Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Times of India
The Times of India
Lifestyle
Maitree Baral | etimes.in

World Hypertension Day: Is 140/ 90 mmHg blood pressure normal?

Very often we are advised not to worry about a marginal rise in blood pressure. For example, 140/90, which is a common reading of blood pressure these days, is assumed to be normal. But is it true? Is it okay to not do anything about it?

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high. This condition increases the risk of severe health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.