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BOKAKHAT: World Hypertension Day was observed on Saturday at Bokakhat Natya Mandir through an awareness meeting that brought attention to the rising cases of hypertension among youth. Speaking as the keynote speaker, renowned cardiologist Dr Shashank Baruah expressed concern over the increasing incidence of high blood pressure and heart-related diseases among younger students, which, he noted, now surpasses the rates seen in senior citizens aged over 60.
Dr Baruah attributed this alarming trend to the consumption of junk food, smoking, tobacco chewing, and the use of intoxicating substances among young people. He highlighted how, two or three decades ago, students engaged in regular physical activities like walking or cycling to school, whereas today, such habits have declined significantly. In addition, he pointed out that increasing mental stress due to family, social, political, and economic pressures is making today’s youth more vulnerable to lifestyle-related illnesses. He emphasized the urgent need for spreading awareness about hypertension starting from the school and college levels.
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