According to a recent health survey, one in five adults in India above the age of 30 is diagnosed with hypertension. Some studies from India have reported even higher rates, ranging between 25 to 33% for prevalence of hypertension. However, only half of the population is aware of their hypertension status, and only one-fourth of treated patients had their BP under control. Hypertension is directly responsible for 55% of all stroke deaths and 25% of all coronary heart disease in India and adversely impacts public health and health expenditure in India

The Certificate in Nutrition for Blood Pressure Disorders is a course that aims to provide the students with specialized knowledge required to manage blood pressure cases.

• Understanding approaches for treating hypertension, and recommended BP goals.
• Feel confident about recommending lifestyle modifications to patients.
• Effectively diagnose, treat and monitor patients with hypertension & hypotension.