May is the month to measure your blood pressure
Untreated high blood pressure can be dangerous, but luckily simply having your blood pressure taken can make a big difference to your health. If hypertension is caught early, you can reverse many of the effects and even avoid developing heart and kidney disease. All you need to do is follow a healthy lifestyle and take medication if your treating Healthcare Professional prescribes it.
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4 in 10 people globally have hypertension |
13% of global deaths are caused by high blood pressure |
40% of global deaths in people with diabetes is caused by high blood pressure |
50% of heart disease, strokes and heart failure is caused by high blood pressure |
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67% increase in hypertension between 1990 and 2010 |
Economic impact of hypertension 7.3% of total healthcare spend is spent on hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa |
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Statistics from the Southern African Hypertension Society
The statistics reveal why the International Society for Hypertension has declared May Measurement Month to encourage everyone to know their blood pressure. Untreated high blood pressure drives up the cost of healthcare since it is costly to perform surgery, provide dialysis or fund organ transplants. The rising cost of healthcare also affects Bankmed members.
Statistics from the Southern African Hypertension Society
Bankmed believes that knowing your health is the first step to being well. You don’t have to become a statistic. You have cover for screening tests through the Wellness and Preventative
Care Benefits as well as access to our programmes to help you and your Healthcare Professional manage your conditions for the best outcomes.