Early Diagnosis of Secondary Hypertension in South Asia: A Public Health Imperative

mortality. While essential hypertension forms the bulk of cases, a substantial proportion- estimated around 10%- is attributableto secondary hypertension. These cases are often underdiagnosed, particularly in resource-limited settings. Failure to detectand treat secondary causes early leads to resistant hypertension, target organ damage, and increased health care costs. Thisarticle emphasizes the critical need for awareness, early diagnosis, and structured management of secondary hypertension inSouth Asia. We propose policy-level interventions and region-specific solutions to address the systemic gaps and recommendan integrated, multidisciplinary approach.