World Hypertension Day is being observed today, May 17, to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control. Recent statistics in Belize show that both hypertension and heart disease are among the leading causes of mortality, with three hundred and twenty-nine deaths attributed to hypertension over the last five years. Reporter, Giovanna Moguel, sat down with one of Belize’s cardiologists, who explained more details about this disease.
