UN STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF LEADING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TO PREVENT HYPERTENSION

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UN STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF LEADING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TO PREVENT HYPERTENSION
New York, Apr 7 2013 9:00AM
Leading a healthy lifestyle and being aware of our own blood pressure
levels can help prevent hypertension, which affects about one billion
people worldwide, the United Nations said today on the occasion of
World Health Day.

"This year's World Health Day sounds the alarm about a silent global
killer: raised blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension," Mr.
Ban said in his message for the Day. "One in three adults worldwide
has this condition. It is a major cause of death in rich and poorer
countries alike."

Hypertension is one of the most important contributors to heart
disease and stroke -- which together make up the world's number one
cause of premature death and disability. It is most prevalent in
Africa, where it affects up to 46 per cent of adults.

"Raised blood pressure, a main trigger for cardio vascular disease,
all to often goes undiagnosed because symptoms are rare. The good news
is that when it is detected early enough, relatively simple steps can
significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, heart failure and
strokes," Mr. Ban said.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) people can take
simple measures to reduce the risk of hypertension such as consuming
less salt, eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical
activity, avoiding tobacco use and avoiding harmful use of alcohol.
These actions, along with the measurement of blood pressure, also save
individuals and governments time and money.

"This is why the United Nations encourages all adults to have their
blood pressure regularly checked at health care facilities," Mr. Ban
said. "Following a healthy lifestyle can add years to all our lives.
The evidence is unequivocal."

World Health Day is observed on 7 April every year to mark the
anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 and each year a theme is
selected that highlights a priority area of concern for the agency.
This year's theme "Measure your blood pressure, reduce your risk"
focuses on preventing hypertension in people over 25 years of age.

"Let us become aware of our own blood pressure level, and contribute
to greater public awareness of the problem of hypertension," Mr. Ban
said.

WHO's campaign to encourage people to measure their blood pressure is
a response to the UN Declaration on Non-communicable Diseases, which
was adopted by Heads of State and Government in September 2011. The
Declaration commits countries to make greater efforts to promote
public awareness campaigns to further the prevention and control of
non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and stroke, cancers,
diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.
Apr 7 2013 9:00AM
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