INDIA IS HYPER-TENSE. High blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which accounts for one in every eight deaths worldwide. It has been predicted that, by 2020, there would be 111% increase in cardiovascular deaths in India. KNOW YOUR BEST OPTIONS! CHECK THIS. GOVT Survey : Over 20% Indians Suffer from Hypertension & diabetes. The Indian Express, 2017 A health survey conducted in 2015-16 across 26 states & union territories has found that more than fifth of India's 125 crore population suffers from diabetes & hypertension, with highest being Punjab at 35%, Sikkim 44.8% and Maharashtra 26%. BUT, PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Blood Pressure in Indians: Systematic Review, Punia et al,Int J Chronic Dis. 2016;1370148. In a meta-analysis of 142 studies from rural and urban populations of India, it was concluded that hypertension is emerg...
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