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…

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.

    • Bearlydave@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      Well, me. Went to the doctor for the first time in years for something unrelated. Took my blood pressure and it was super high.