Hypertension Day Special Insights [Video]

World Hypertension Day is aimed at raising attention on the importance of a better hypertension control. Its purpose is to communicate to the public the importance of hypertension and its serious medical complications, and to provide information on its prevention, detection, and management.  It is also aimed at reducing physicians’ inertia in this context, to improve hypertension control rates.

The theme this year is “Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer”,  promoting increased awareness of high blood pressure and accuracy in blood pressure measurement, toward the control of hypertension related NCDs, especially in low to middle income areas.

Food insecurity is associated with multiple risk factors for hypertension, such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and overweight/obesity. Studies have indicated that food-insecure participants consume less fruit and vegetables than food-secure participants

WHY WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY IS IMPORTANT

It can be dangerous: Hypertension can lead to strokes, heart failure, and dementia. World Hypertension Day is a reminder for us to get our blood pressure checked regularly to prevent hypertension.

To begin a healthy habit: Hypertension can happen to anyone, old or young. World Hypertension Day can be a starting point for us to follow the primary prevention of hypertension, including having an active lifestyle and eating more fruit and vegetables.

It has no cure: Hypertension has no cure yet, although it can be managed; however, it can be uncomfortable because you need to take medications until your blood pressure is under control or distressing for some.