US EditionHypertension: Osun Govt Warns of Rising Cases
- On a Friday in Osogbo, Osun State Health Commissioner Jola Akinola alerted the public to rising hypertension cases during the 2024 World Hypertension Day event.
- The increase in hypertension stems from widespread unawareness, limited health information, and risk factors like physical inactivity and unhealthy diets, especially in underserved communities.
- Akinola and WHO representative Dr Oluwatoyin Ojediran urged stakeholders to enhance public awareness, promote regular blood pressure checks, and encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
- Akinola emphasized the need to engage health workers in community outreach and educational efforts, highlighting that hypertension significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
- The event highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to reduce hypertension’s health burden through early detection, treatment adherence, and lifestyle changes to prevent complications.
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Hypertension: Osun govt warns of rising cases
Osun State Government has expressed concern over the increasing number of hypertension cases in the state, calling for stronger collaboration to tackle the public health issue. The state Commissioner for Health, Jola Akinola, raised the alarm on Friday during an event in Osogbo to mark the 2024 World Hypertension Day. Speaking at the event themed “Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer,” Akinola emphasised the need for r…
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