Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure
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On World Hypertension Day, health experts in Nepal highlight the rising prevalence of high blood pressure, affecting an estimated 30% of the adult population due to changing lifestyles, increased stress, and sedentary routines. Factors contributing to hypertension include unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity, air pollution, and mental stress from foreign employment and family breakdown. Doctors recommend regular checks, a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management to control the condition.
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