“On World Hypertension Day, let’s raise awareness—check your blood pressure, make heart-healthy choices, and protect your life from the silent killer.”
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#HeartHealthMatters #StopTheSilentKiller
Each year on May 17th, the world comes together to observe World Hypertension Day—an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of hypertension (high blood pressure) and the importance of early detection and management.
🔬 Understanding Hypertension: The Silent Threat
Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because it typically has no warning signs or symptoms but can cause significant damage to the body over time. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a major risk factor for:
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Heart attacks and strokes
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Kidney damage
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Vision loss
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Cognitive decline
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension—yet nearly half are unaware they have it.
Together, Let’s Beat Hypertension
On this World Hypertension Day, we call on individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to come together in the fight against high blood pressure.
Let’s raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and support each other in making heart-healthy choices.
Because when we know our numbers, we take control—and when we take control, we live longer, healthier lives.
Alys Lifevision
Standing by Every Heartbeat — Because We Believe Life with Vision.
