On World Hypertension Day, health institutions conducted screenings for over 9,000 people.

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, health camps, consultations, and awareness programs were organized in all health institutions, including the Collector’s Office and the National Health Mission Office. In these camps, blood pressure checks were conducted for 9,212 individuals.

At the National Health Mission Office, a camp was organized where screenings were conducted for 132 individuals, resulting in 26 new cases of high blood pressure, including two patients under the age of 30.

Similarly, at the Collector’s Office camp, 265 individuals were screened, with 67 individuals found to have high blood pressure issues. All participants were advised on regular blood pressure checks, follow-ups, dietary improvements, and lifestyle modifications. Information on recognizing symptoms of high blood pressure, its control, and prevention was also provided.

Special camps were held at 14 labor sites in Bhopal, where 1,819 workers underwent blood pressure checks. This year’s theme for the day was “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer.”

Awareness programs were conducted at Ayushman Arogya Kendras to educate people on daily activities, diet, exercise, and stress management to control blood pressure. Poster competitions were also organized to promote healthy cooking using locally available nutritious ingredients with low cholesterol.

Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari, Chief Medical and Health Officer of Bhopal, highlighted hypertension as a silent killer disease, increasingly affecting the youth due to irregular lifestyles, lack of physical activity, and substance abuse such as cigarettes, bidis, tobacco, and alcohol. The risk of heart disease also increases among those affected by high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol.

Free medications for hypertension are available through government health facilities, including district hospitals and health and wellness centers, as per medical advice. Under the Non-Communicable Disease Control Program, free blood pressure and diabetes checks are conducted in all government health institutions.

It is crucial for everyone to undergo regular blood pressure and diabetes checks, along with maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. Heart-related diseases are increasingly prevalent among young people, emphasizing the importance of regular blood pressure checks for individuals over 18 years of age.