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Controlling Hypertension Together: Defeating the Silent Killer

The human heart beats approximately 100,000 times a day, quietly driving a vast network of blood vessels to sustain life. Yet, for over 1.4 billion adults globally, this vital process is hindered by a quiet threat that is hypertension. Commonly known as high blood pressure, hypertension is frequently termed the "silent killer" because it rarely presents obvious symptoms while steadily damaging the cardiovascular system. To confront this global health crisis, World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17. World Hypertension Day aims to bridge the critical gap between public ignorance and clinical reality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 44% of adults living with hypertension are entirely unaware of their condition. Left unchecked, the continuous pressure against artery walls weakens the circulatory system, drastically elevating the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney failure, and premature death. The theme for World Hypertension Day...

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