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Hypertension poses high risks for stroke and dementia
Medical experts are warning about the significant risks associated with untreated hypertension, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and dementia by damaging small blood vessels in the heart, kidneys, and brain. In Austria, health officials report concerning statistics: a major testing program revealed that 40 percent of participants were unaware they had hypertension, and 60 percent of those already diagnosed were not meeting their target blood pressure levels. This places Austria in the bottom third of global data.
In Germany, the Robert Koch Institute estimates that between 20 and 30 million people suffer from hypertension. Experts emphasize that high blood pressure is often asymptomatic in its early stages, making regular monitoring essential. Medical professionals recommend lifestyle changes, such as increased physical activity and stress reduction, alongside strict adherence to medication and regular self-monitoring at home or through pharmacies to prevent severe cardiovascular complications.
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Austrian Society for Hypertensiology · Campact e. V. · Chengdu Medical College · Christian Koppelstätter · Instagram · JAMA Dermatology · National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey · Robert Koch Institute · SWR3 · Sabine Perl · Shuchuan Miao · TikTok
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