Maternal deaths caused by chronic hypertension continue to rise
The incidence of hypertension-related maternal deaths sharply increased with maternal age, being highest among women age 45 to 49
South Africa: In-Depth – Hypertension – South Africa’s ‘Silent Killer’
According to Peer, strokes and heart attacks are the second and third leading causes of death in South Africa.
Kenya: Covid-19 and Hypertension – What You Need to Know
By Fiona Muthoni Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is caused when your heart has to work harder than it should to keep up with the demands of your body. Arteries that are narrowed tighten and restrict blood flow, increasing the risk of hypertension. This creates a lot of strain on your heart and can eventually […]
Africa: More Than 700 Million People With Untreated Hypertension
PRESS RELEASE Number of people living with hypertension has doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990 World Health Organization and Imperial College London joint press release The number of adults aged 30-79 years with hypertension has increased from 650 million to 1.28 billion in the last thirty years, according to the first comprehensive global analysis of […]
Gut bacteria and flavonoid-rich foods are linked and improve blood pressure levels
Flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. “Our gut microbiome plays a key role in metabolizing flavonoids to enhance their […]