India, May 15 -- Hypertension also known as high blood pressure, is the most common cardiovascular condition worldwide and a major preventable contributor to stroke, heart disease, and kidney-related illness and death.

According to the National Library of Medicine, it is responsible for around 9.4 million deaths annually, accounting for nearly half of all cardiovascular fatalities. In response, the World Health Organization has set a target to cut global hypertension prevalence by 25% by the end of 2025, focusing on strategies such as salt intake reduction and implementing broader public health interventions.

In India, hypertension is a silent health crisis that is arising as a result of the fast-paced lifestyle and accelerated urbaniza...