Vincentians encouraged to be proactive in managing their blood pressure

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President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diabetes and Hypertension Association, Janice Oliver-Creese has called on Vincentians to take proactive steps to manage their High Blood Pressure.

Speaking on NBC Radio in recognition of World Hypertension Day, Oliver-Creese said statistics show that there has been an increase in the number of cases and that women suffer from hypertension more than men.

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Oliver-Creese says persons should monitor their blood pressure regularly, as uncontrolled blood pressure can cause serious health problems.

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World Hypertension Day was observed on Friday under the theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, and Live Longer.