A broader perspective

Commemorating the “World Hypertension Day” Omron Healthcare collaborated with global initiative ‘May Measurement Month in India’, to spread awareness about intelligent management of blood pressure.

The announcement came through a statement on Wednesday that said, “Throughout the month, healthcare professionals across 50 locations in the country are coming on a uniform forum to talk about the perils caused due to high blood pressure.

They will highlight the need of regular blood pressure monitoring/screening by giving live demonstrations on Omron Digital BP Monitors and will also providing counselling on healthy living and regular BP monitoring.

“Hisao Masuda, Managing Director, Omron Healthcare India said, “The prevalence of hypertension has increased over the years in the millennial and the need to address it should be prioritised.

A recent study has estimated that around 300 million in India alone are affected with hypertension. More than 90 per cent of these 300 million don’t use a blood pressure monitor for monitoring it regularly, which is alarming.”

Conceived by the International Society of Hypertension, the initiative is being facilitated in India by Public Health Foundation of India, Indian Council of Medical Research and Indian Medical Association.