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S1E130: Why a new category for high blood pressure?
Hypertension is a silent killer; check it before it’s too late.
Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.
Do you know if you have high blood pressure or what's also known as hypertension? According to the National Population Health Survey 2022, about one in three Singaporeans aged 18 to 74 has hypertension. This condition puts them at risk of heart disease and stroke. However, a significant proportion remains unaware because the symptoms become obvious only when the condition is severe.
Hypertension is present when…
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