“ THE NOVARTIS FOUNDATION HAS HELPED IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS , INITIALLY SUPPORTING THE DISEASE ELIMINATION OF LEPROSY AND MALARIA ”
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All three cities are undergoing rapid urbanisation , which contributes to increases in hypertension .
“ Hypertension , or high blood pressure , significantly increases the risk associated with heart conditions , strokes and kidney diseases ,” says Aerts . “ In fact , hypertension is the single biggest risk factor for cardiovascular diseases . Globally , an estimated 1.28bn adults aged 30-79 years have hypertension , with two-thirds living in low- and middle-income countries . 46 % of adults with hypertension are thought to be unaware they have the condition .”
Although incomes may rise for those who migrate to cities , the move is often associated with :
• A poorer diet
• Less physical activity
• Exposure to air pollution
• These are key risk factors for developing high blood pressure .
“ THE NOVARTIS FOUNDATION HAS HELPED IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS , INITIALLY SUPPORTING THE DISEASE ELIMINATION OF LEPROSY AND MALARIA ”
ANN AERTS HEAD OF NF , NOVARTIS FOUNDATION
98 May 2023