Management of Hypertension

Abstract

Management of hypertension is very poor
even in the developed countries while it is much
worse in developing countries (Hypertension
League reports) like Pakistan. Due to lack of
education, our population’s awareness about
hypertension is abysmally low. The main thrust is
needed in prevention of hypertension as it is
logical and cost-effective.
In Pakistan too much salt is used in
practically all types of foods, be it bread, nan,
curry, chutney or pickle etc. In fact all foods are
saturated with sodium chloride. Excessive salt
intake is one of the important factors in
precipitating and aggravating hypertension. There
is no law or campaign to restrict the quantity of
salt in edibles. No labels are displayed on food
items about the quantity of salt in them.