Hypertension is one of the world’s top leading clinical condition. It has overhead the mortality and morbidity rate. Modification of lifestyle has a major role in treating hypertension more than medication. This article will cover the clinical aspects of hypertension, signs and symptoms, etiology, pathophysiology and conclusion. Disease Overview Hypertension is mainly classified as Essential/Primary and Secondary hypertension.
Typically, essential hypertension contributes to 90-95% of the disease burden. According to Global Health Observatory (GHO) data, the prevalence of high blood pressure was found to be 40% at the age of 25 years and above in 2008 and it has increased now. It is known to cause 7.5 million deaths and 57 million disability adjusted life years (DALYS) worldwide. The mortality and morbidity burden of hypertension is also increasing day by day in India because of low…
