The Indian Society of Hypertension (InSH) has released its 2023 position statement on hypertension, co-authored by Dr. Amit Gupta and other leading medical experts. Published on October 4, 2024, in the Journal of Human Hypertension (Nature Publishing Group UK), this statement outlines the best practices for diagnosing and managing hypertension, tailored specifically to the Indian population.
With alarming statistics indicating that 21% of women and 24% of men in India suffer from hypertension, and a significant portion of the population remains undiagnosed or undertreated, this paper emphasizes the urgent need for India-specific treatment protocols. The statement addresses the high rates of hypertension in urban and obese individuals, as well as the concerning rise of hypertension in school-age children. The document serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals to improve hypertension awareness, early detection, and treatment across India.
