Experts at Fortis Escorts Hospital Jaipur, Raise Alarm on Rising Hypertension Amongst Indian Youth
Experts at Fortis Escorts Hospital Jaipur, Raise Alarm on Rising Hypertension Amongst Indian Youth
Jaipur, 17th May 2025: On World Hypertension Day, Fortis Escorts Hospital Jaipur has raised awareness
towards growing prevalence of high blood pressure in the younger population. The cardiologists at Fortis
are urging early screening and healthy lifestyle interventions to prevent the long-term health
complications due to unmanaged hypertension.
Indian youth. Recent studies suggest that the prevalence among Indian youth ranges from 7.6% to as high
as 29%1 a deeply alarming trend. This alarming rise is driven by a combination of factors including sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, obesity and chronic psychological stress. Early-onset hypertension often presents without obvious symptoms, making it a silent but dangerous condition that can eventually lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure if not detected and managed on time.
Doctors highlighted that today’s youth are at an increased risk due to prolonged screen time, reduced
physical activity, and highly demanding academic and professional environments. Despite the growing
threat, awareness around regular blood pressure monitoring and heart health remains low, particularly
in younger age groups- often delaying diagnosis until after complications arise.
Dr. Rahul Kumar Singhal, Additional Director - Cardiology and Electrophysiology at Fortis Escorts
Hospital, Jaipur, said “The youth today are silently walking into a health crisis. High blood pressure isn’t
just a concern for the elderly anymore. If we want to change the trajectory, we must normalize early health screenings and make lifestyle changes non-negotiable from adolescence itself.”
Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur continues to advocate for community-wide awareness, early screening, and
preventive healthcare to combat the rising trend of hypertension among young individuals. On World
Hypertension Day, the hospital encourages young adults and their families to prioritize heart health and
adopt long-term healthy living practices.
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