The Nigerian Hypertension Society has called for the need to raise awareness and promote prevention, early detection, and treatment of hypertension as one of every three adults in Nigeria has hypertension. World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17th to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection, and control. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). “I commend the Federal Government, her partners, and the Nigerian Hypertension Society for introducing new initiatives in the control of hypertension. every family, household, or home in Nigeria should have a blood pressure apparatus for regular blood pressure checks,” he added.

Source: Punch May 17, 2024 23:06 UTC