Srinagar, May 20 -- World Hypertension Day was observed across the globe on May 17. This year, the theme was 'Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer'. Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common lifestyle-related medical conditions today. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.4 billion people live with hypertension globally. Despite the availability of effective and affordable treatments, many people are unaware of their condition. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in its early stages, which is why it's called the 'silent killer'. Many people discover it only after a routine check-up or a serious event like a stroke. There are three different...