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World Hypertension Day: Measure your blood pressure accurately, live longer

The burden of hypertension is felt disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries, where two thirds of cases are found, largely due to increased risk factors in those populations in recent decades. What’s more, around half of people living with hypertension are unaware of their condition, putting them at risk of avoidable medical complications and death."

World Hypertension Day: From causes to treatments, here s all you need to know

Pixabay World Hypertension Day is a day designated and initiated by the World Hypertension League (WHL). This day was initiated to increase awareness of hypertension and it is observed on 17 May every year. This year the theme of World Hypertension Day is Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer . What is Hypertension? Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and sometimes death. Blood pressure is the force that a person s blood exerts against the walls of their blood vessels. This pressure depends on the resistance of the blood vessels and how hard the heart has to work.

World Hypertension Day– Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer

World Hypertension Day– “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” Highlights: World Hypertension Day is observed globally on 17th May every year to create awareness about hypertension and its preventive measures to the general public As the COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on health, keeping a check on your blood pressure (BP) becomes mandatory The theme for 2021 is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” which focuses on combating low awareness rates worldwide and accurate blood pressure measurement methods World Hypertension Day (WHD) is an international day that strives to educate people across the world about hypertension every year on 17th May, organized by the

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