Almost half of adults with hypertension unaware they have it: WHO

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Almost half of adults with hypertension unaware they have it: WHO

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4211844-almost-half-of-adults-with-hypertension-are-unaware/

Hypertension can be seen as a “silent killer” worldwide, as many people are unaware they have it, according to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO). “High blo…

Almost half of adults with hypertension unaware they have it: WHO

The report nicknamed hypertension as “the silent killer” because 1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure but do not experience symptoms. Almost half of people with the condition are unaware, the study found.