One in three people in Cyprus are hypertensive, Cyprus’ cardiology and pathology societies announced on Friday. Launching a high blood pressure awareness campaign in light of World Hypertension Day, it seeks to send out the message: ‘Accurately measure your blood pressure, regulate it, live longer’.
Understanding the Risks
The campaign aims to inform the public about the risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and proper treatment of high blood pressure. According to the data presented in the announcement, worldwide 25 percent of the adult population suffer from hypertension. This condition is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet, obesity, stress, and smoking.
In Cyprus, the corresponding rate is 29.5 percent, meaning one in three citizens is hypertensive. The cardiology and pathology societies raised the alarm that for people in their 60s, two out of three Cypriots have high blood pressure.
The Silent Killer
Head of the cardiology society Dr. Hera Irakleous emphasized that one-third of the adult population in Cyprus suffers from hypertension and about 30 percent of hypertensives are undiagnosed. Less than one-third of hypertensives have managed to regulate their issue with medication.
Irakleous added that hypertension is the most common chronic disease and one of the most important contributors to mortality, morbidity, and poor quality of life. She called it the
The awareness campaign underscores the importance of regular blood pressure checks and adopting healthier lifestyles to combat this pervasive issue. By educating the public on how to accurately measure their blood pressure and understand the associated risks, the campaign hopes to reduce the prevalence of hypertension and improve overall public health.
