World Hypertension Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 17th of May every year, intending the communication of increased blood pressure significance to people in addition to explaining the impact of hypertension in the development of serious medical complications and providing a piece of knowledge on prevention, detection and treatment.
To achieve the above goals, various local and global healthcare organisations, media, healthcare professionals and volunteer organisations come together to provide resources for spreading awareness.
Currently, hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure of 130 mmHg or more and/or diastolic blood pressure of more than 80 mmHg as per American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Theme of World Hypertension Day
World Hypertension Day 2023 will be celebrated on last year’s theme “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” There is no official announcement for any new theme as of now.
The theme of World Hypertension Day 2022 is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” The theme focuses on combatting low awareness rates across the globe, mainly in low to middle-income areas, and accurate blood pressure measurement methods. The main aim is to increase awareness about high blood pressure (BP) in all populations worldwide and also to focus on accurate BP measurement.
The theme of World Hypertension Day 2020 was “Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer.” The theme focuses on increasing high blood pressure (BP) awareness in all populations around the world.
The theme of World Hypertension Day 2019 was “Know your numbers”. Let us tell you that in 2019, WHL in conjunction with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) promoted May Measurement Month (MMM).
Significance of World Hypertension Day (WHD)
Hypertension is called the silent killer as it gradually increases in the body, due to which the development of various cardiovascular disorders such as myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure. It gives no warning signs or symptoms whatsoever.
Affecting over 100 crore adults worldwide, the population suffering from hypertension accounts for up to 45% of the adult population. Hypertension is consistent across all socio-economic and income strata, and its prevalence rises with age.
Hypertension has been the leading cause of death and disability-adjusted life years worldwide since 1990, according to a global health survey report. The number of people with hypertension is anticipated to increase by 15-20%, reaching close to 150 crores by 2025.
It is better to cut the problem even before it starts, just as it is better to reduce hypertension rather than to deal with the complications it tends to bring. To achieve this, World Hypertension Day was established, which focuses on spreading awareness of hypertension.
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