The country has seen an increase in people over the age of 25 suffering from high blood pressure, the Ministry of Health reported on April 6.
Ministry representatives made the announcement during a meeting in Hanoi to launch a program to tackle the problem.
Recent studies by the ministry have revealed that more young people are now suffering from the disease and that there is a higher incidence of high blood pressure amongst urban residents than their suburban counterparts.
The Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thi Xuyen said a program to combat the disease will be carried out in 16 provinces and cities around the country, aiming to raise public awareness of disease prevention measures.
