World Hypertension Day 2024: What to know, when it happens, why it matters, and more

Every year, the world observes World Hypertension Day to increase awareness of high blood pressure prevention, detection, and treatment. The main risk factor for cardiovascular disease development is high blood pressure. The day is designated and started by the World Hypertension League (WHL), which is the umbrella body for 85 national hypertension societies and leagues. A systolic blood pressure that is consistently more than 140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure that is consistently higher than 90 mm Hg are considered to be high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, renal issues, and premature mortality is high blood pressure. To learn more about this day, scroll down to read about its history and date.

Date and subject of World Hypertension Day in 2024

Every year on May 17, World Hypertension Day is marked; this year it falls on a Friday. “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!” is the topic for this year.

The background and importance of World Hypertension Day

In an attempt to raise public awareness of hypertension, the World Hypertension League (WHL) created World Hypertension Day. On May 14, 2005, the World Hypertension League sponsored the first-ever World Hypertension Day. Since 2006, May 17 has been observed globally as World Hypertension Day.

The day’s goal is to raise public awareness of high blood pressure, a condition that affects over a billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of mortality, contributing to almost 7.5 million fatalities each year. Many people are unaware of the signs of hypertension and the preventative measures that may be done.

The purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of high blood pressure, which affects over one billion people globally and accounts for 7.5 million deaths annually. A prevalent misperception is that high blood pressure may be prevented in methods other than by managing its symptoms.

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