Nearly half of people over the age of 15 have high blood pressure: Health experts
Healthcare experts have called on young South Africans to get tested for hypertension. According to the International Society for Hypertension, nearly 50% of people over the age of 15 have high blood pressure. It says only 50% are aware that they have hypertension, leaving the rest undiagnosed. Cardiologist Dr Warren Muller says a simple blood pressure test can reduce the risk of life-threatening cardiac disease. “We are seeing in data that […]
