World Hypertension Day 2022: Dr Naresh Trehan gives tips on dealing with BP

World Hypertension Day 2022: Dr Naresh Trehan, CMD of Medanta, speaks to Business Standard on the spike in hypertension cases in India, the early signs, how to deal with the ailment

One in four adults suffers from hypertension. Of this lot, only 10 per cent have their blood pressure under control, according to a recent report by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). May 17 is observed as World Hypertension Day to raise awareness about the condition in people. Often taken lightly, high blood pressure can be the reason for many other major diseases.

Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta-The Medicity, Gurugram speaks to Business Standard’s Anjana Kumari Mahato on the spike in hypertension cases in India, the early signs, how to deal with the ailment. Excerpts:

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