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Blood pressure higher than 180 120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems
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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms appear Without treatment, high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a deadly heart attack or stroke Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg
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A hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure The blood pressure reading is 180 120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency It can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening health problems Seek emergency medical
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War and conflict, polarized politics, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and the ever-increasing impacts of a changing climate are destabilizing the global order The key findings of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 reflect these most pressing challenges faced by people in every region of the world
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Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide Talk with the person Be sensitive and direct Urge the person to get help
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- Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
The Global Risks Report 2025 analyses global risks to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities
- The 20 humanitarian crises the world cannot ignore in 2023
The Emergency Watchlist is more than a warning — it is a guide on how to avert or minimise those humanitarian crises It says more than 100 million people today are on the run from conflict and disaster
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