Hypertension control key to reducing premature cardiovascular deaths
Heart diseases account for one in every five premature deaths worldwide, with hypertension being a leading cause. Although 80 percent of heart diseases and strokes are preventable, nearly 34 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh occur due to heart diseases. Ensuring access to anti-hypertensive medicine can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Speakers highlighted such information and recommendations at a webinar titled "Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Risk" on Sunday September 28, in observance of World Heart Day 2025. The webinar was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This year's theme for the day is "Don't Miss a Beat."
It was informed at the webinar that ...