Cardiologist warns uncontrolled hypertension is killing more Ghanaians below 50

More Ghanaians below the age of 50 are dying from heart disease and stroke, with experts at the National Cardiothoracic Centre warning that uncontrolled hypertension is increasingly threatening the country’s working population.

He, however, warned against stopping prescribed medication because of such concerns, stressing that untreated hypertension can lead to stroke, heart disease and sudden death.“Close to 50% of people who die in Ghana die from stroke or heart disease.