A review on Hypertension
International Journal of Development Research
A review on Hypertension
Received 11th July, 2024; Received in revised form 29th August, 2024; Accepted 17th September, 2024; Published online 30th October, 2024
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Hypertension, a major global public health concern. It is one among the leading disease in the world. The prevalence is high in urban than in rural areas. More than 40% of individuals are with history of hypertension. The recent surveys indicate that death rate due to hypertension is globally increasing. More than half of the people with hypertension are currently not following the therapy. The aetiology involves a composite of pathophysiological, environmental and mental conditions besides genetics. It is a key indicative for cardiac diseases. For successful preventative and control plans, knowledge about the prevalence of hypertension and its related disease is crucial. In spite of its available therapy still there is requirement for a therapeutic monitoring for better outcome.
