As September marks World Heart Month, the global spotlight turns towards cardiovascular health, with hypertension emerging as one of the most critical areas of focus. Hypertension is a significant public health issue in SA, affecting more than 40% of adults.1 This prevalence is notably higher than the global average of 1.28 billion (approximately 15%) reported by the World Health Organization.2
HYPERTENSION & ASSOCIATED CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
Often referred to as the ‘silent killer’, hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular...
