World Health Day 2013

Silent killer, global public health crisis

3 April 2013 -- The Global brief on hypertension describes why, in the early 21st century, hypertension is a global public health issue. It describes how hypertension contributes to the burden of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature death and disability. The document also explains how hypertension is both preventable and treatable and how governments, health workers, civil society, the private sector, families and individuals can join forces to reduce hypertension and its impact.

• Read the global brief on hypertension