Hypertension - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 25, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on hypertension including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO's work in this area.
High blood pressure (hypertension) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 29, 2024 · Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers. Untreated, high …
Hypertensive crisis: What are the symptoms? - Mayo Clinic
Jun 19, 2024 · A hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure. The blood pressure reading is 180/120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater. A hypertensive crisis is a medical …
High blood pressure (hypertension) - Mayo Clinic
Feb 29, 2024 · Leslie Thomas, M.D., a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic, answers the important questions you may have about hypertension (high blood pressure).
Choosing blood pressure medicines - Mayo Clinic
Feb 21, 2025 · There are many different types of blood pressure medicines. Medicines to treat high blood pressure sometimes are called antihypertensives. Choosing the right blood pressure medicine …
First WHO report details devastating impact of hypertension and ways …
Sep 19, 2023 · The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race …
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
Nov 28, 2023 · High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms appear. Without treatment, high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality …
Pre-eclampsia - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 10, 2025 · Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that affects 3-8% of women who give birth worldwide (1). Pre-eclampsia can progress to eclampsia which involves seizures and can be life …
Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and …
Mar 8, 2025 · Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the …
Hypertension - China
Jul 13, 2020 · Hypertension is a silent killer Most hypertensive people have no symptoms at all. The condition can be a silent killer and it is important for everybody to know their blood pressure reading.