Mysuru: High Blood Pressure if left untreated can lead to many health problems like damage to arteries, heart, brain, kidneys, eyes and to diabetes and other related diseases, said Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Dr. C.N. Manjunath.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Continuing Medical Education (CME) workshop organised at Jayadeva Hospital in city here yesterday and said that more than 50 per cent of people suffer from high blood pressure in the country and added that by consuming less salt, giving up alcohol and smoking, blood pressure can be controlled.
