Hypertension hits men hardest – but women not far behind

Publication: India Today

Date: 17 May 2026

Link: Hypertension hits men hardest – but women not far behind

 

Publication: Money Control

Date: 15 May 2026

Link: Why hypertension symptoms in women are overlooked and increase cardiac risk

 

Eminent cardiologist Dr. Anil Mishra from BM Birla Heart Hospital, in an exclusive interview with India Today, highlighted the alarming rise of hypertension among younger adults in India. He emphasized that lack of regular screening and sedentary lifestyles are leading to delayed diagnosis, increasing the risk of serious heart-related complications at an early age.

On the other hand, in an interview with Moneycontrol, cardiologist Dr. Anjan Siotia from BM Birla Heart Hospital spoke about how hypertension symptoms in women are often overlooked or misinterpreted, resulting in underdiagnosis and delayed treatment. He stressed that untreated high blood pressure can significantly raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and long-term cardiovascular complications in women