World Hypertension Day: Here’s how to prevent high blood pressure

Updated on May 17, 2018 12:28 pm IST

May 17 is known as World Hypertension Day. From 2013 to 2018, the theme of World Hypertension Day has been 'Know Your Numbers'. Knowing your blood pressure can help you be more aware about abnormally high blood pressure and also arterial blood pressure. Hindustan Times spoke to a few doctors who shed some light on the symptoms, reasons for this disease and preventive measures that could be taken to combat this lifestyle disease.

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