Creeping catastrophe

Over 20 percent of Nepalis above 15 suffer from hypertension and we are not doing much to control it.

Globally, the burden of high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is increasing. The same is the case here, as shown by the Nepal Demographic Health Survey-2022. The study found that over 20 percent of Nepalis above the age of 15 suffer from this condition. Untreated hypertension is a significant risk factor for potentially fatal health problems such as cardiovascular diseases (heart disease and stroke) that account for 17.9 million deaths each year. It can also result in chronic kidney disease, dementia, and arrhythmia.