Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a global health epidemic, affecting nearly 1.28 billion adults worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney failure, yet its connections to other health issues, particularly cancer, are often overlooked. Emerging research highlights a potential link between hypertension and an increased risk of cancer, prompting questions about shared mechanisms and causative factors. This article delves into the overlapping pathways between hypertension and cancer, the evidence supporting their connection, and what this means for prevention and treatment strategies.
