High blood pressure is more common in women than men: Revathi, Principal of Omandurar Government Hospital

Chennai: Revathi, principal of Omanturar Government Medical College Hospital, said that women are more affected than men by hypertension.

On the occasion of International High Blood Pressure Day, an awareness program on high blood pressure was held at Omanturar Government Medical College Hospital, Chennai under the leadership of Chief Minister Revathi. The program was attended by the Deputy Principal, General Medical Department doctors and nurses. In this event, the final year students staged an awareness play to create awareness among the general public about what to do in case of high blood pressure and what kind of treatment to take.

Following this, Hospital Principal Revathi distributed awareness brochures to the public and patients. Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Revathi said, “World High Blood Pressure Day is observed to create awareness about how to diagnose the disease and how to get treatment.

Everyone gets high blood pressure. Among 18 to 38-year-olds, the prevalence is 7 percent. It is a silent killer disease. People are not aware of this disease. Sudden heart attack. Sudden stroke.

The public should undergo a proper examination. People with high blood pressure should not assume that taking one pill will cure them. You have to take the pill for the rest of your life. It is better to get blood pressure checked for people who feel dizzy and tired even doing small tasks. Do not take foods that are high in salt.

It used to be that high blood pressure does not affect women as much as men. However, according to the studies taken at the global level, women are more affected by this disease than men. Blood pressure disease, heart attack and stroke will occur. Awareness about this is very important for women. If you cross 40 years, you should go to the hospital and get a proper check-up,” he said.