70% of deaths in Sri Lanka caused by high blood pressure

70% of deaths in Sri Lanka caused by high blood pressure

⭕ 70% of total deaths in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 are caused by high blood pressure, according to the Non-Communicable Disease Unit of the Ministry of Health.

⭕ A 2021 survey on non-communicable diseases found that 34.8% of the population in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is affected by high blood pressure.

⭕ 64% of people diagnosed with high blood pressure in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 are not taking any medication to manage their condition.

⭕ High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease, and only 18% of those affected are aware of their condition.

⭕ Only 14% of people diagnosed with high blood pressure in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 have it under control, with 54.7% being newly diagnosed patients.

⭕ Measuring blood pressure at least once a year and engaging in regular physical activity can help manage high blood pressure, especially for men who smoke and drink alcohol.