World Hypertension Day 2024: WHO Says 294 Million Are Living With High Blood Pressure In South-East Asia

Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, on Thursday said that nearly 294 million people are living with hypertension in the region which also includes India. Wazed stressed the importance of “early detection and control” and said that half of people with hypertension are unaware of it. Read on to know more.