JOHANNESBURG - The Heart and Stroke Foundation is dedicated to reducing cardiovascular disease in South Africa.
It has undertaken a campaign this month focusing on reducing salt consumption and alleviating the burden of hypertension in the country.
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The theme for this year, "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer', aims to raise awareness about high blood pressure and promote accurate measurement to control hypertension-related non-communicable diseases particularly in low to middle income countries.
Acting Health Promotion Programme Manager, Juandre Watson spoke to eNCA.