WHO releases report on impact of hypertension, know key points
WHO released its first-ever report on global impact of high blood pressure
Report says 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension aren't adequately treated
Number of people living with hypertension doubled between 1990 & 2019, from 650 mn to 1.3 bn
Nearly half of people with hypertension globally are currently unaware of their condition
More than three-quarters of adults with hypertension live in low- and middle-income countries
Can be treated with safe, low-cost generic medications using programmes such as HEARTS
WHO's HEARTS technical package provide proven & practical steps to deliver effective hypertension care in primary health care settings
Countries including Bangladesh, Cuba, India & Sri Lanka, have strengthened their hypertension care with HEARTS package