𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘁. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. Did you know #hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide are living with hypertension. Even more concerning is the fact that two-thirds of these individuals live in low- and middle-income countries, where access to healthcare services, proper diagnosis, and treatment can be limited. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called the "silent killer" because it rarely shows obvious symptoms. Yet, if left unmanaged, it significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and even death. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The rise of hypertension is fueled by several factors - unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use, stress, and aging populations. Despite its widespread impact, only about 1 in 5 people with hypertension have the condition under control. This means that a large portion of the global population remains at risk for severe health complications, often without knowing it. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 Hypertension is preventable and manageable through simple but effective lifestyle changes and, where necessary, medication. 👉Get your blood pressure checked regularly even if you feel fine. 👉Eat a balanced diet: reduce salt, saturated fat, and processed foods. 👉Stay physically active: at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days. 👉Avoid tobacco use and limit alcohol consumption. 👉Manage stress through relaxation and adequate rest. 👉Adhere to prescribed medications if diagnosed with hypertension. Picture Credit: Rays Of Hope Support Initiative a member organization of the Nigeria Network of NGOs #callyoaction #worldhypertensionday2025 #measureyourbloodpressureaccurately #controlitlivelonger #goodhealthandwellbeing #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #leavingnoonebehind #globalgoals