Ajoy Tewari

Oct 3, 2024 | nature.com | Anuj Maheshwari |Rajeev Gupta |Arvind Gupta |M. Das |Ajoy Tewari

AbstractThe Indian Society of Hypertension (InSH) highlights the urgency for India-specific guidelines on hypertension management. Hypertension affects over one billion people worldwide, with India bearing a significant burden due to its population, diversity, and demographics. In India, hypertension affects 21% of women and 24% of men, while pre-hypertension affects 39% of women and 49% of men. The prevalence of hypertension increases in the population with obesity.