The South African Heart Association's webpage provides comprehensive information about rheumatic heart disease (RHD). It addresses the causes, symptoms, and diagnostic methods of this condition. Additionally, it outlines prevention strategies and treatment options to raise awareness about RHD and pr ... omote public health. more

Various infographics on different topics in different languages.

Key facts - An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries - An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. - Less than half of adults (42%) with hypertension are ... diagnosed and treated. - Approximately 1 in 5 adults (21%) with hypertension have it under control. - Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide. - One of the global targets for noncommunicable diseases is to reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 33% between 2010 and 2030. more

These are one pagers for the NCD staff to refer as check points during measuring blood pressure for 18 year & above or 30 years & above patients based on the state's requirement

These are one pagers for the NCD staff to refer as check points during measuring blood pressure for 18 year & above or 30 years & above patients based on the state's requirement.

These are the materials used for disseminating information, provide education and to establish proper communication within the community about hypertension management.

What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is a ... t rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is called diastolic pressure. more