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- The Facts About High Blood Pressure - Understanding Blood Pressure Readings - Health Threats from High Blood Pressure - Get Down With Your Blood Pressure - Learn How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home - Let's Talk About Blood Pressure - Support That Empowers
Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels. Blood pressure is created by th ... more
Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a 5-year initiative involving the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Indian Council of Medical Research, State Governments, and WHO-India.
Founded in 1977, the Southern African Hypertension Society promotes the common interests of the members of the Society, being persons and organisations concerned with the study and treatment of hypertension. The Society is committed to the maintenance of the highest professional and ethical standard ... more
The "Measure It" page on the Southern African Hypertension Society's website emphasizes the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. It encourages individuals to measure their blood pressure consistently to detect hypertension early, manage it effectively, and reduce the risk of related heal ... more
This module covers common Non-Communicable Diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes and three common cancers (Cervical, Breast and Oral cancer). The focus of this module is on building the knowledge and skills of the Multi-Purpose Workers (MPW) in undertaking Population Based Screening, identifi ca ... more
Hypertension is the main risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. Each year 1.6 million deaths befall from cardiovascular disease in the region of the Americas, of which about half a million occur in people under age 70, which is considered premature and preventable death. Hypertension aff ... more
Key facts - An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries - An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. - Less than half of adults (42%) with hypertension are ... more
Background: Worldwide, maternal hypertensive disorders complicate one in ten pregnancies. As a result of changes in the life styles of society, currently, it is becoming a common public life encounter. However, Ethiopia lacks comprehensive and comparable maternal hypertensive disorders, causing burd ... more
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension are not adequately t ... more

Fact Sheet Hypertension

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The World Health Organization's fact sheet on hypertension provides a comprehensive overview of high blood pressure, highlighting its prevalence, risk factors, and health implications. It emphasizes that hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide, with an estimated 1.28 billion adult ... more

Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management

the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2023) CC
The NICE guideline "Hypertension in Adults: Diagnosis and Management" outlines recommendations for diagnosing and managing hypertension in adults over 18, including those with type 2 diabetes. It emphasizes accurate blood pressure measurement, recommending ambulatory or home monitoring to confirm di ... more
The article "Cardiovascular Diseases" on Our World in Data provides an in-depth analysis of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the leading cause of death globally. It examines CVD trends, such as the decline in mortality rates in high-income countries due to improved healthcare and lifestyle changes, wh ... more
The article "The Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Americas and the Impact of Population Aging" examines how the aging population in the Americas is contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), despite improvements in disease prevention and health care. Usi ... more
The workshop aimed to support countries in the prioritization and acceleration of NCD prevention and management with a specific focus on accelerating the prevention and control of hypertension and diabetes, identifying the most impactful NCD interventions within their context, closing the gaps in ca ... more
These are one pagers for the NCD staff to refer as check points during measuring blood pressure for 18 year & above or 30 years & above patients based on the state's requirement

IEC Materials

Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) (2022) CC
These are the materials used for disseminating information, provide education and to establish proper communication within the community about hypertension management.
The recommendations cover the level of blood pressure to start medication, what type of medicine or combination of medicines to use, the target blood pressure level, and how often to have follow-up checks on blood pressure. In addition, the guideline provides the basis for how physicians and other h ... more

Blood Pressure Medicines

MedlinePlus National Library of Medicine (2021) CC
On this website you can find information on high blood pressure, how to lower it and how blood pressure medicines work.
Hypertension is referred to as a “silent killer”. Most people with hypertension are unaware of their condition as in most cases, they experience no warning signs or symptoms hence they are not identified or treated. Hypertention is associated with a number of conditions, disability, and causes o ... more