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In an attempt to combat the escalating risk of diabetes among city-dwellers, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched the ambitious “Diabetes-Free Thais” campaign. Launched in 2022, this initiative aims to shine a light on pre-diabetes conditions and underline the critical importance of early detection and intervention in slowing the progression of diabetes.

A considerable number of young individuals in England, approximately 170,000 aged 16 to 24, have high blood pressure without their knowledge, experts warn. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that around five in 100 young men and one in 100 young women are affected. Although hypertension may not cause initial symptoms, it strains the heart and blood vessels, leading to half of the heart attacks and strokes in the UK.