High blood pressure affects every third woman in Czechia

High blood pressure affects nearly every second adult man and every third woman in Czechia, according to doctors marking World Hypertension Day this month. Experts warned that the condition often goes undetected despite increasing cardiovascular risks. Cardiologist Alena Hrubeš Krajčoviechová said women face sharply higher risks after menopause because hormonal changes can increase blood pressure, weight gain and the likelihood of diabetes. Symptoms such as fatigue or insomnia are often mistaken for signs of menopause. Doctors stressed the importance of regular blood pressure checks and early treatment.