World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17th in order to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control. High blood pressure is the main risk factor to develop cardiovascular disease. “Know your numbers” is the theme for this year. Its purpose is to raise awareness worldwide about the importance of knowing what is your blood pressure measurement. The Pan American Health Organization joins the global community to mark World Hypertension Day in order to contribute to the prevention and control of high blood pressure. Check below the technical resources and the advocacy materials available and join us in this effort.
See more:
- Cardiovascular Diseases Program (PAHO)
- Story: Healthy Hearts (Cuba)
- Cardiovascular Disease (WHO webpage)
- Fact-sheet: Cardiovascular diseases
- May Measurement Month (World Hypertension League)
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- Clinical Effectiveness of Cupping Therapy - Evidence Map
- Período da amamentação é fundamental para atenuar hipertensão no futuro
- Em estratégia contra a pré-eclâmpsia, suplementação de cálcio passa a ser universal para gestantes
- Evidence Map Clinical Effectiveness of Moxibustion
- Hipertensão arterial: Saúde alerta para a importância da prevenção e tratamento
