There are nearly 1.5 million hypertension (high blood pressure) patients in the world, and every year, nearly 9.4 million people die from this condition. Hypertension is the most fatal stand-alone disease in the world, and leads to stroke, heart attack, kidney diseases, and diabetes. However, hypertension can be completely controlled. Follow these instructions for prevention and treatment: 

• Check your blood pressure regularly,   
• Consume less salt, 
• Read the labels on food packages, 
• Control your weight, and exercise regularly, 

If your blood pressure is still high, you should see a specialist doctor.