At least one out of five patients with chronic illnesses in Homa Bay suffers from hypertension, medics from Medecins Sans Frontiers have revealed. MSF medical team leader in Homa Bay Earnest Emetole said their latest data indicates at least one out of five patients with chronic diseases suffers from hypertension. Speaking in Homa Bay town when they marked the World Hypertension Day on Tuesday, Emetole expressed concerns that hypertension kills many in disguise. “Study reveals that at least out of five patients with chronic illnesses who are referred to Homa Bay County Referral Hospital, one suffers from hypertension,” Emetole said. According to the coordinator of Chronic Diseases Management in Homa Bay Caroline Aloo, hypertension can result from genetics or lifestyle.

Source: The Star May 19, 2022 07:00 UTC