Effective measures required to curb hypertension risk among youth
Hypertension and other non-communicable diseases are increasing at an alarming rate among the country's youth due to various causes including unhealthy dietary habits, physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyles, and air pollution. Immediate and effective action is crucial to safeguard the young generation from these escalating health risks.
Speakers highlighted such recommendations at a webinar titled "Hypertension Risk and the Youth of Bangladesh", organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) on Tuesday August 12, in observance of National and International Youth Day 2025. The webinar was supported by Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and co-organized by youth organizations- Bangladesh Medical Students' Society (BMSS), Platform Doctors Foundation, ...