Kwali4U Health Tips: Managing the Silent Killer – Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases and has devastating health effects Own Correspondent Hypertension refers to a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. If untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases and has devastating health effects.