High blood pressure, diabetes lead to about 80% of deaths in Sri Lanka
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 80% of all deaths in Sri Lanka, with high blood pressure and diabetes among the leading causes, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, said early this week. Dr. Jasinghe pointed out that the two conditions were interrelated and could lead to a range of serious […]
High blood pressure and diabetes are responsible for about 80% of all deaths in Sri Lanka, according to Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. The two conditions are closely linked and can result in serious health complications, including heart attacks. Speaking at the inauguration of a new Cardiac Care Complex at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Dr. Jasinghe emphasized that only 50% of those with high blood pressure and 25% of diabetic patients are currently able to control their conditions effectively.
The most severe consequence of these diseases is Myocardial Infarction, or a heart attack, which has become the leading complication. Dr. Jasinghe highlighted that addressing this modern health epidemic requires adapting the health system to changes in Sri Lanka's demographic structure and disease patterns. The Ministry of Health and Mass Media is implementing a comprehensive program with three key components - Arogya, Cluster Systems, and High-End Care Institutions - to better address these challenges.
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