The study was announced at the closing ceremony of the "May Blood Pressure Measurement Month" program in 2024, organized by the Mekong Delta Hypertension Association in collaboration with the Vietnam Hypertension Association/Vietnam Cardiovascular Association, and several hospitals in Can Tho on September 16.
Accordingly, with 1,066 adults in areas in Can Tho City, the rate of hypertension is 28.9% and there is no difference between men and women. The older the age, the higher the risk of hypertension.
According to the assessment, older people, people who drink alcohol, have a history of diabetes and heart rhythm disorders are related to increased blood pressure. Therefore, people should take the initiative to take care of their personal health to prevent high blood pressure.
At the closing ceremony, the Mekong Delta Hypertension Association organized a training program "Updating knowledge and instructions on how to properly measure blood pressure in the community" for volunteers and medical staff working at medical facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and medical equipment companies in the Mekong Delta region on knowledge and skills in measuring blood pressure.
The work contributes to propaganda and detailed instructions for people on how to measure blood pressure at home with equipment that gives accurate results according to international standards.
According to the report, high blood pressure is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with the highest complications and mortality in the world as well as in our country. This is a burden affecting the global economy and society due to the consequences of the disease as well as the cost of treatment.
Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Minh - President of the Vietnam Cardiovascular Association - information, the latest announcement of the World Hypertension Organization, high blood pressure causes about 10.8 million deaths each year worldwide and this number is expected to increase due to the global population growing and aging.
