The Danger of Early-Age Hypertension: 24-Year-Old Office Worker Diagnosed with Stage 1
A 24-year-old employee with no symptoms was diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension during a routine check-up. Experts warn against rising blood pressure rates among young people.
A 24-year-old office worker whose blood pressure was determined to be 150/90 mmHg during a routine health check-up organized by their company, despite experiencing no symptoms, was diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension. Experts draw attention to the rapid spread of this condition among young individuals.
Blood Pressure Issue Discovered During Routine Check-up
During a routine health check-up conducted by his company, 24-year-old office worker Mr. NVA was surprised to learn he had high blood pressure. It was determined that the young man, who exhibited no symptoms, had a blood pressure level reaching 150/90 mmHg in the measurements taken.
Increase in Hypertension Rates in Vietnam
Dr. Ta Quang Thanh, Deputy Director of Hanoi Geriatric Hospital, stated that hypertension rates in Vietnam have shown a serious increase over the years. While the hypertension rate in the country was 16.9 percent in 2022, this rate surged to 25.1 percent in 2023, and a parallel increase was experienced in complications.
According to comprehensive research, the prevalence of hypertension among young people in the 18-29 age group is 4.1 percent, while this rate rises to 12.3 percent in the 30-39 age group.
Unhealthy Lifestyle and Triggering Factors
It is known that Mr. NVA had habits such as working night shifts, consuming fast food, leading a sedentary lifestyle, drinking sugary carbonated beverages, and smoking. Detailed examinations determined that this lifestyle, combined with metabolic disorder, led to stage 1 hypertension.
Critical Warnings from Experts for Young People
Dr. Thanh states that factors causing high blood pressure in young people include unhealthy diet, obesity, gender, and socioeconomic factors. Being overweight, high-salt and processed foods, saturated fats, alcohol, tobacco products, and the abuse of energy drinks create a silent risk.
Experts emphasize that high blood pressure in young people generally does not present distinct symptoms and can lead to permanent organ damage in the heart, kidneys, brain, and blood vessels.