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World Hypertension Day – May 17
May 28 , 2019
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- Every year 17 May is observed as World Hypertension Day (WHD).
- This is an initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), which is affiliated to International Society of Hypertension.
- The WHD was first inaugurated in May 2005.
- The purpose of the WHD is to promote public awareness of hypertension and to encourage citizens of all countries to prevent and control this silent killer, the modern epidemic.
- The theme of World Hypertension Day 2019 is "Know your numbers"
- The theme is meant to raise awareness about high blood pressure in people across the world.
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