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It's time to raise awareness about hypertension and its effects on our health with World Hypertension Day on May 17! This day was created in 2005 by the World Hypertension League, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about hypertension and its effects on human health. It is a day to promote healthy lifestyle choices, as well as provide support for those with high blood pressure. With proper education and knowledge, we can work together to prevent this often silent killer from affecting more people. So join us on May 17th in celebrating World Hypertension Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hypertension Emerges as a Health Issue</div><div class='timeline-text'>Early healthcare professionals start to recognize hypertension as a serious health condition and initiate related medical research and education.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>WHO Recognizes Hypertension</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization (WHO) includes hypertension in their list of non-communicable diseases requiring global attention.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of World Hypertension League</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Hypertension League, an umbrella organization of hypertension societies and leagues, is founded to coordinate efforts to prevent and control hypertension globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of World Hypertension Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Hypertension League declares May 17 as World Hypertension Day for the first time, aiming to increase awareness about the condition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Advocacy during Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for global awareness and action against hypertension remains strong, with World Hypertension Day events going virtual.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Monitor your blood pressure</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a few minutes to check your blood pressure. If you do not have a machine at home, head to the local pharmacy and use one of the machines they have available.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat healthy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start with small changes such as cutting back on salt, eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking plenty of water.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Exercise regularly</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try to get in at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day, whether it is walking, jogging, cycling or swimming. Exercise helps to reduce stress and lower blood pressure.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reduce stress levels</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find ways to relax and unwind such as deep breathing, yoga, meditation or listening to soothing music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Read up on Hypertension Day, learn about its causes and how to prevent or manage it.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hypertension poses a serious health risk</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>High blood pressure, or hypertension, can put you at risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious health issues. By raising awareness about the risks of hypertension and encouraging people to get checked regularly, World Hypertension Day is helping to reduce the number of avoidable deaths caused by this condition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Hypertension Day is an important opportunity to educate the public on the dangers of uncontrolled high blood pressure. All too often, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are overlooked or ignored, so raising awareness is incredibly vital.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages healthy lifestyle habits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent or manage hypertension. Activities like regular exercise, eating a balanced diet and reducing stress can help keep your blood pressure in check. World Hypertension Day helps to spread this message and promote overall well being.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hypertension often has no symptoms</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is often referred to as the 'silent killer' because it usually has no warning signs or symptoms.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hypertension affects 1 in 4 adults globally</h3><p class='facts-content'>The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in four men and one in five women – over a billion people – have hypertension. It is a global concern that many are unaware they even have.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It can cause organ damage if left untreated</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unchecked, high blood pressure can lead to severe organ damage, such as heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and heart failure, albeit over time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Historically, it was known as "Hard Pulse Disease"</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hypertension was first identified as a disease in the west by the ancient Greeks who called it "Hard Pulse Disease". They noted that it was often associated with obesity, headache, stroke and old age.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Preventive measures include more than diet and physical activity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Taking preventive measures like maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet are important. However, limiting alcohol intake and avoiding tobacco also significantly reduce the risk of developing hypertension.</p></div></div>
World Hypertension Day is celebrated on May 17th every year. In 2024 World Hypertension Day will occur on a Friday.
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