Hypertension rates high among killer diseases
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Amongst diseases that take the lives of Batswana is hypertension, commonly knows as High Blood Pressure (HBP).
The Merk Manual of Medical Information a medical book published at Merck Research laboratories, defines hypertension to be a generally symptom less condition in which abnormally high pressure in the arteries increases the risk of problems such as stroke, aneurysm, heart failure, heart attack and kidney damage.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...