Hypertension silently claiming lives — Prof. Doku
Ghanaians have been urged to know their blood pressure (BP) status just as they know their telephone numbers and take steps to keep it under control to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). A Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School, Professor Albert Doku, who gave the advice, said uncontrolled … The post Hypertension silently claiming lives — Prof.…
Ghanaians are being urged to be aware of their blood pressure (BP) status, just as they are familiar with their phone numbers, in order to manage their risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Prof. Albert Doku, a Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School, warned that uncontrolled hypertension is driving a growing burden of CVDs, particularly among adults under 50 years, and is contributing significantly to deaths in the country.
He emphasized that people should regularly check their BP, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, weight, and waist measurements, as the signs of these conditions are often present but ignored.
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