Combatting the Hidden Threat: Micro Labs Takes on Hypertension with Nationwide Initiative

High blood pressure, a silent killer, threatens India’s public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one-third of deaths in India are attributable 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 many risk factors for hypertension, one of which is high dietary salt intake in the Indian population.