Every year May 17 is observed as World Hypertension Day. Many patients all over the world suffer from high blood pressure, however, they lack the awareness about this health condition. Often people take it lightly but high blood pressure can cause many other major diseases. 🙏🏻 World Hypertension Day 2022 Date, History & Significance: What Are the Dangers of High Blood Pressure? Everything You Need To Know.
World Hypertension Day 2021: Date, theme, history and important facts
World Hypertension Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the silent killer. The theme for WHD 2021 is Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer.
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World Hypertension day is celebrated on May 17 every year. It is observed annually to raise awareness about the symptoms of hypertension. The main aim of World Hypertension Day is to educate the public and increase awareness of hypertension, which is also commonly known as high blood pressure.
Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when the blood pressure rises to an unhealthy level. The disease is very common and develops over a course of years. Narrow arteries cause more resistance and increase blood pressure. This force can cause damage to blood vessels; and lead to heart attack, brain stroke, kidney damage, or nerve damage.