hypertension Stories
The new system will also guide policies like restricting marketing of unhealthy foods to children and other measures to improve Kenya’s food environme...
As a nephrology nurse, commonly known as a dialysis nurse, Kalima specialises in treating patients with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.
Unlike many diseases that present clear symptoms, high blood pressure often goes unnoticed for years. Many people have no idea they suffer from it unt...
High salt consumption is linked to 30 per cent of hypertension cases and related diseases, contributing to 1.65 million deaths annually due to cardiov...
The growing epidemic of NCDs has severe health impacts on individuals, families, and communities, while also placing immense pressure on healthcare sy...
According to the Ministry's Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, over 22.5 million Kenyans have been screened for diabetes, but mor...
Risk factors for hypertension include older age, genetics, being overweight, physical inactivity, a high-salt diet, and excessive alcohol consumption.
Untreated hypertension can lead to a stroke by weakening the blood vessel walls, accelerating heart disease, and causing blood clots or plaques to blo...
Researchers hope these findings will encourage more proactive discussions between doctors and patients about controlling blood pressure to mitigate de...
