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Consumer Awareness - Hypertension: Women at higher risk

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There is a prevalent false belief that women (at all stages of life) are less affected by hypertension than men. New research indicates that women run a higher risk of #hypertension over the age of 50. Not only does this have to inform health policies, but also personal action. Women, don't ignore your health. Have your blood pressure routinely monitored. #FindItFixIt

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Consumer Awareness - Hypertension: Key drivers of cardiovascular deaths

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High blood pressure remains one of the key drivers of cardiovascular (CV) deaths in India.  The country accounts for one-fifth of all CV deaths worldwide, with a special predisposition to it among the younger population. The particular causes of concern among Indians are the early age of onset, rapid progression and a high mortality rate. Get your blood pressure checked routinely. Comply with medical advice. #Hypertension #FindItFixIt

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Consumer Awareness - Hypertension: Check your blood pressure periodically

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The risk of succumbing to a cardiovascular condition is ever increasing in India, with hypertension (High BP) remaining one of the key drivers. Recent studies suggest that the prevalence of hypertension among Indians is at an all time high. While we need a robust public health policy to address this, it also remains incumbent on people themselves to care for themselves. Are you above 18 years of age? Make sure you get your blood pressure checked periodically.

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Food safety in the era of online shopping

The importance of food safety cannot be overstated, especially with  accessibility and convenience taking priority over health and nutrition in our modern lives. Questions around food safety become more crucial as e-com portals enter the space. Food shopping on e-com portals adds a layer of anonymity to the foods we purchase and consume.  Traditionally, food shopping would have taken several trips to the grocery store or fresh foods market, with much deliberating, sniffing, handling and haggling before the purchase was made.

Hypertension - find it, fix it

#Hypertension is one of those conditions that can be fatal when left untreated. But on the other hand, finding it & fixing it is also easy. A combination of exercise & good diet, & where required, consistent medication as recommended by a physician, can keep your BP numbers under check. Hypertension - find it, fix it. 

எச்சரிக்கை! உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் ஒரு அமைதியான கொலையாளி

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லான்செட் நீரிழிவு மற்றும் எண்டோகிரைனாலஜி இதழில் வெளியிடப்பட்ட சமீபத்திய ஆய்வில், இந்தியாவில் உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் 35.5% ஆக அதிகரித்துள்ளது என்று கூறுகிறது. இந்த கண்டுபிடிப்பு நாட்டின் ஆரோக்கியத்தில் கடுமையான தாக்கங்களை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. 'எச்சரிக்கை! உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் ஒரு அமைதியான கொலையாளி' பற்றிய இந்த கையேடு உலக உயர் இரத்த அழுத்த தினத்தை முன்னிட்டு வெளியிடப்பட்டது மற்றும் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து இலவசமாக விநோயோகிக்கலாம்.

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