Hypertension is the commonest risk factor for stroke: Dr Dheeraj Khurana, PGIMER
(WorldNews India)

Hypertension is a leading cause of stroke. It puts an extra strain on all the blood vessels in the body and makes them stiffer and narrower. This can lead to clots travelling to the brain, causing a stroke. The Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh is implementing a project entitled ‘Strengthening the management of hypertension services through capacity building, media and communication and stakeholder`s engagement in the state of Punjab` with an aim to strengthen the prevention and management of hypertension services. Dr Sonu Goel, principal investigator of the project, Professor, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health,...