As per WHO, nearly 63% of total deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, of which 27% are attributed to CVD which affects 45% people in the 40-69 age group. Raised blood pressure is among the most important risk factors for CVDs which remains poorly controlled due to low awareness about hypertension, lack of appropriate care through primary care, and poor follow-up of the patients. Listen to the expert to know more on the latest updates in Hypertension