High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for deaths

A study in Australia found that high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for deaths, with 34% of adults affected. In Canada, 68% have managed to return to a healthy range. Effective treatment could save 37,000 lives annually. The National Hypertension Taskforce aims to improve control rates from 32% to 70% by 2030. Single-pill combination therapies are recommended for better control. The study urges an urgent update to national guidelines.