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Doctors' perspectives on the challenges of treating hypertension in Chennai

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Following our study on patient perspectives on access to hypertension care through PHCs in Tiruvannamalai, this study looks at doctors' perspectives in treating hypertension. The study examines responses from 25 doctors from a cross section of specialties, looking at diagnoses protocols, patient compliance, reported affordability of treatment etc.

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Voices from the last mile

In this episode, we discuss findings from our report 'Voices from the Last Mile' where we documented personal narratives of people living with hypertension. Subramani, researcher from CAG, explains the experiences of hypertensive patients, particularly those from the low-income communities in Tiruvannamalai.

 

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Voices from the last mile- personal narratives of people living with hypertension in Tiruvannamalai

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CAG

In documenting the voices of hypertensive patients from our pilot study in Tiruvannamalai district, we found an overwhelming number of respondents to be satisfied with their hypertension healthcare services provided through PHCs and the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme. These services  are certainly improving access to healthcare, particularly among the lower sections of the rural community. However, aspects of the programme still need improvement. Read our report to know more. 
 


 

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உயர் இரத்த அழுத்த பராமரிப்பு மற்றும் கட்டுப்பாடு - திருவண்ணாமலை பகுப்பாய்வு 

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Hypertension Care and Control - A Tiruvannamalai Case Study

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High Blood Pressure - easy to control, dangerous to ignore

Hypertension is a condition where the pressure in the blood vessels becomes too high. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 1.28 billion adults, world-wide, have hypertension. Several studies point to a significant increase in the incidence of hypertension in children, which is all the more concerning.  

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World Hypertension Day 2024

Early detection and effective management of hypertension are crucial for preventing heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. Dr. Arunachalam talks about keeping your salt intake down, your exercise levels up, and your blood pressure levels checked consistently. Measure your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer. #WorldHypertensionDay #BeatThePressure
 

World Kidney Day 2024

#Diabetes and #Hypertension are major threats to the health of your kidneys, with excessive salt consumption being the primary culprit. It is therefore crucial for consumers to be aware of high levels of fat, salt, and sugar in ultra-processed foods. Clear front-of-pack #WarninLabels can aid in this awareness. On this #WorldKidneyDay, Dr. Arunachalam emphasizes the importance of warning labels on processed foods and patient education on #kidney health. #FoodLabelsSaveLives 

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