Nkrankwanta: Cases of hypertension are reportedly on the rise among informal sector workers in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region. Mr. Wisdom Peprah, the health officer in charge of Nutrition at the Dormaa West District Hospital, highlighted that while the active working class is showing increasing cases, the prevalence remains low among the aged population.
According to Ghana News Agency, a hypertension screening exercise conducted by the hospital for 16,000 individuals in the area revealed that 67 percent were living with this non-communicable disease. The district, with a total population of 30,000, shows that four out of every ten persons suffer from hypertension.
Mr. Peprah explained that the screening took place between May and June 2025. The results indicated that 37 percent of those diagnosed were self-employed, 28 percent were government workers, 19 percent were farmers, 10 percent were students, and the aged accounted for six percent.
The rising cases have been partly attributed to unhealthy lifestyles, poor eating habits, and high salt intake. Mr. Peprah urged residents to monitor their eating habits, engage in regular exercise, and ensure adequate rest to mitigate the risk of hypertension.
