The civic body has taken it upon itself to keep a check on your blood pressure (BP). Soon, people will visit your home to screen those aged 30 and above for hypertension symptoms. It plans to deploy ASHA and community health workers at malls and railway stations, too. The BMC will launch the programme after August 15.

The decision follows a recent World Health Organisation survey in the city involving 5,000 people. The result found 34 per cent of citizens with symptoms of hypertension. It also found 9 grams of salt in the daily diet of the citizens. As per the UN agency, 5 grams of salt in the daily diet is sufficient. “Hence the BMC has decided to screen citizens to identify hypertension,” said Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr Sanjeev Kumar.