09/24/2025
🔍 The Case:
Hypertension is a silent killer. Most people feel nothing until complications occur, such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, vision loss or premature death.
âť“ Motive: To quietly damage your body, leading to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
🗡️ Weapons: Unhealthy diets, too much salt, lack of exercise, smoking, delayed diagnosis.
🎯 People Affected: 1.4 billion people worldwide, many unaware and untreated.
đź“° Watch out for these clues:
- A headache that won’t go away
- Chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath
- Unexplained fatigue or swelling in your legs.
âś… How to protect yourself:
- Cut back on salt, avoid processed foods and eat a healthy, balanced diet
- Aim for at least 150 minutes of exercise a week
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol
- Get your blood pressure checked regularly
