Bhopal, May 18 -- In observance of World Hypertension Day, AIIMS Bhopal conducted a comprehensive public awareness campaign aimed at educating the youth and general public about the escalating risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and the critical steps needed to prevent this silent health threat.
Hypertension, traditionally considered a condition affecting the elderly, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger populations, according to experts from AIIMS Bhopal. Dr. Girish Bhatt, specialist from the Department of Pediatrics, warned that hypertension in children and adolescents often remains undetected due to the absence of noticeable symptoms, earning it the label of a "silent killer." He referenced a significant study conducted in ...