VMP New Delhi [India], May 15: Hypertension, a silent killer, threatens India's public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, with cardiovascular diseases leading the way. Hypertension is the most important cause of these conditions, affecting an estimated 220 million Indians. There are several risk factors for hypertension, one of which is high dietary salt intake in the Indian population. The average per capita salt intake in India is approx.8 grams per day. Dr. Manjula Suresh, Senior VP – Medica Services, Micro Labs, says this is well above the WHO recommended limit of 5 grams per day. Excessive salt intake is a major risk factor for high blood pressure, and can be easily modified. To raise public awareness about this issue, Micro Labs is launching "I'm on Salt Satyagraha", an initiative to educate people about the link between high salt intake and high blood pressure. Managing high blood pressure,'' says Dr. Ravi R Kasliwal, Chairman, Clinical and Preventive Cardiology Heart Institute, Medanta, Gurgaon, ''is regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. A well-balanced diet is all that is necessary. Micro Labs to keep blood pressure under control
Committed to providing evidence-based solutions.“We are actively working on a first-of-its-kind initiative on high dietary salt and hypertension in India,” says Sirish Samak, vice-president, Micro Labs. “Additionally, a panel of doctors will discuss the importance of salt in the Indian context. is collaborating with us to develop the most effective strategies for reduction,” he says. “Early detection is the key to the management of hypertension,” emphasizes Dr. Rajeev Gupta, Chairman of Preventive Cardiology and Medicine. Are. Eternal Heart Care Center Research Institute, Jaipur. "Even routine blood pressure monitoring at home allows early detection and intervention. This helps individuals take responsibility for their health and work with their doctor to control their blood pressure before complications develop." Gives the right to.“The Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a commendable step towards addressing hypertension in India, says Dilip Surana, CMD, Micro Labs. As a responsible corporate citizen, Micro Labs supports the government and WHO in achieving its goals. I AM ON SALT SATYAGRAH awareness initiative aligns with IHCI's objective of reducing the prevalence of hypertension by 25% by raising awareness about the dangers of uncontrolled hypertension and the importance of salt deficiency. , we can significantly improve public health outcomes in India,” he says, citing World Hypertension Day, celebrated on May 17, as a powerful reminder about the importance of blood pressure control and the fight against this silent killer. Works in.Micro Labs' awareness initiative, "I am on Salt Satyagraha," is what Dilip Surana says has the potential to inspire a nationwide awareness movement for healthy blood pressure control
Committed to providing evidence-based solutions.“We are actively working on a first-of-its-kind initiative on high dietary salt and hypertension in India,” says Sirish Samak, vice-president, Micro Labs. “Additionally, a panel of doctors will discuss the importance of salt in the Indian context. is collaborating with us to develop the most effective strategies for reduction,” he says. “Early detection is the key to the management of hypertension,” emphasizes Dr. Rajeev Gupta, Chairman of Preventive Cardiology and Medicine. Are. Eternal Heart Care Center Research Institute, Jaipur. "Even routine blood pressure monitoring at home allows early detection and intervention. This helps individuals take responsibility for their health and work with their doctor to control their blood pressure before complications develop." Gives the right to.“The Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a commendable step towards addressing hypertension in India, says Dilip Surana, CMD, Micro Labs. As a responsible corporate citizen, Micro Labs supports the government and WHO in achieving its goals. I AM ON SALT SATYAGRAH awareness initiative aligns with IHCI's objective of reducing the prevalence of hypertension by 25% by raising awareness about the dangers of uncontrolled hypertension and the importance of salt deficiency. , we can significantly improve public health outcomes in India,” he says, citing World Hypertension Day, celebrated on May 17, as a powerful reminder about the importance of blood pressure control and the fight against this silent killer. Works in.Micro Labs' awareness initiative, "I am on Salt Satyagraha," is what Dilip Surana says has the potential to inspire a nationwide awareness movement for healthy blood pressure control
