Hypertension In Women: Misdiagnosed And Dismissed As ‘Stress’ Or ‘Menopause Related Discomfort’ - Feminism In India

Hypertension is a major health risk factor which is gendered, where women are often misdiagnosed by calling it “stress” or “menopause-related” discomfort.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure (BP), is a condition in which the force of the blood is very high against the vessels. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and… [+7421 chars]

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