Almost half of adults with hypertension unaware they have it: WHO
Almost half of adults with hypertension unaware they have it: WHO
Hypertension can be seen as a “silent killer” worldwide, as many people are unaware they have it, according to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO). “High blo…
The report nicknamed hypertension as “the silent killer” because 1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure but do not experience symptoms. Almost half of people with the condition are unaware, the study found.
Yup, I used to always donate plasma but eventually they stopped letting me go in because my blood pressure was too high for their standards, I didn't think too much of it and it stayed that way for years with me feeling fine. One day i went in for my normal med check as you do and they took my blood pressure, it was with a new doctor so I told them "its gonna be pretty high". Doc took one look at it, then at me, and just said " go to the hospital”
blood pressure was too high for their standards
How did they find out? Did you bust their machine with 300 bar?
Got tired of them bursting their blood bags.
They take your vitals before each donation
The title sounds like ok but who specifically?!
Well, me. Went to the doctor for the first time in years for something unrelated. Took my blood pressure and it was super high.