According to experts from the Family Planning Association of India (FPA India), numerous studies have shown the adverse impact of hypertension on the reproductive health of men and women. This was shared during a webinar marking the 72nd year of FPA India. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), primarily ischaemic heart disease and stroke, are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 17.7 million deaths annually. Poor Awareness of hypertension in India coupled with undetected and untreated Hypertension is ranked as the highest risk factor for heart disease and related deaths. Dr Rathnamala Desai, President, FPA India stated that regular preventive health check-ups should be especially encouraged among the younger working age (35-65 years) and women in the reproductive age to pick up underlying hypertension, that can potentially lead to adverse cardiovascular or reproductive health events.

Source: dna July 26, 2021 13:41 UTC