The silent epidemic of high blood pressure affects more than 3 million people in Pakistan, with 23 percent of young people aged 18 to 29 years due to unhealthy eating habits and low exercise habits.
Renowned physician Dr. Jamal Parvez expressed deep concern over the alarming level of hypertension patients in Pakistan, where the female population above the age of 45 is suffering from the disease. He stressed the need for more public awareness campaigns on healthy food intake, care and prevention to control the spread of hypertension disease.He said that hypertension is a matter of concern not only for the elderly but also for the youth who are increasingly falling prey to this silent menace.
Fast food and processed snacks have become an important part of the diet of many young Pakistanis, he said, adding that excessive intake of sodium, unhealthy fats and sugar is wreaking havoc on blood pressure levels, leading to elevated blood pressure levels. He suggested that adopting healthy lifestyle habits can reduce the chances of high blood pressure and help reduce it if there is already high blood pressure.Young people should do exercises such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness that can be powerful tools in reducing stress and promoting overall well-being.
Experts say that according to a recent survey of Pakistan Youth Schools, more than 80 percent of youth in Pakistan consume an unhealthy diet. A WHO study found that 82.8 per cent of boys and 87.3 per cent of girls in the 13-15 age group were not fully active. Another study found that 54.3 per cent of Pakistani youth were physically inactive, with factors such as lack of playgrounds in schools and parental apathy.
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