Early Diagnosis of Secondary Hypertension in South Asia: A Public Health Imperative

Authors

  • Dr SOURABH SHARMA Dept. of Nephrology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Dr VARUN KUMAR BANDI Dept. of Nephrology, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Dr MANISHA DASSI Dept. of Nephrology, Max Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dr SUDEEP PRAKASH Dept. of Nephrology, Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dr SHUBHARTHI KAR Dept. of Nephrology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Dr NEHA SHARMA Dept. of Pathology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Dr SANJAY KALRA Treasurer, International Society of Endocrinology (ISE); Vice President, South Asian Obesity Forum (SOF); Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59793/zhycvc33

Keywords:

Endocrine hypertension,, hypertension,, public health policy, renal hypertension,, resistant hypertension,, secondary hypertension,, South Asia,, World Hypertension Day

Abstract

mortality. While essential hypertension forms the bulk of cases, a substantial proportion- estimated around 10%- is attributable
to secondary hypertension. These cases are often underdiagnosed, particularly in resource-limited settings. Failure to detect
and treat secondary causes early leads to resistant hypertension, target organ damage, and increased health care costs. This
article emphasizes the critical need for awareness, early diagnosis, and structured management of secondary hypertension in
South Asia. We propose policy-level interventions and region-specific solutions to address the systemic gaps and recommend
an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. 

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Published

2025-06-16

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Preventive Health

How to Cite

Early Diagnosis of Secondary Hypertension in South Asia: A Public Health Imperative. (2025). Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice, 36(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.59793/zhycvc33

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