About World Hypertension Day
World Hypertension Day is celebrated on May 17 every year. Every year it serves as a reminder of the symptoms of high blood pressure. This day is dedicated to educating people about high blood pressure, also known as high blood pressure.
An abnormally high blood pressure is called high blood pressure or high blood pressure. Over the years, the disease develops repeatedly. A narrow throat increases blood flow because it creates more resistance. This energy can damage blood vessels, leading to heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, or nerve damage.
History and Significance
World Hypertension Day was started in May 2005 by the World Hypertension League (WHL), introduced in 1987 under the International Society of Hypertension (ISH). The main objective of World Blood Pressure Day is to raise awareness and encourage people to control their blood pressure through regular monitoring, lifestyle changes and proper medical care, because high blood pressure does not usually have no symptoms until it reaches a critical stage.
Although it is a preventable and manageable disease, hypertension remains a global health burden. Besides regular exercise, a healthy diet can go a long way in controlling high blood pressure. Health experts around the world suggest some important dos and don’ts in your high blood pressure diet.
Raise awareness
World Blood Pressure Day is important to raise awareness about high blood pressure. It informs people about the danger signs, health risks and complications of high blood pressure. People are encouraged to check their blood pressure frequently and take steps to maintain a healthy reading through campaigns, events and social media.
Improve prevention
Because it can go unnoticed for years, high blood pressure is often called the “silent killer”. On World High Blood Pressure Day, the focus is on preventing high blood pressure by following a healthy diet, exercising regularly, reducing salt intake, not smoking and drinking too much alcohol and managing stress. These lifestyle changes can delay the onset of high blood pressure or reduce its effects.
Empower patients
Another goal of the day was to give people with high blood pressure the tools they need to manage their health. It provides information on self-management strategies, support systems, and medication adherence. World Hypertension Day aims to improve patients’ lives, reduce complications and improve health outcomes by empowering them.
Symptoms of high blood pressure:
For many people, high blood pressure is invisible, disrupting their oral health. However, when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels, symptoms begin to appear, serving as a warning sign of impending trouble. The importance of checking your blood pressure regularly cannot be overstated. It is a reliable way to detect and monitor high blood pressure. Treating high blood pressure can lead to other serious health problems, including kidney disease, heart disease, and stroke.
When high blood pressure reaches extremes, usually at 180/120 or higher, individuals can experience a number of serious symptoms.
These may include: A severe headache that feels like the head is gripping the skull. Chest pain that grips the heart and unbearable pressure. Dizziness that leaves a feeling of disappointment. Nausea and vomiting can also occur, adding to the confusion. Vision changes, such as poor vision, can make the condition worse. Feelings of anxiety and confusion. Some people report constant ringing in their ears, while others may experience nosebleeds and abnormal heart sounds.
Risk factors for high blood pressure include:
- Age: The risk increases with age.
- Family history: Having a parent with high blood pressure. Being overweight: being overweight or obese.
- Sedentary Life: Lack of exercise. Unhealthy diet: high sodium, low fruit/vegetables.
- Drunkenness: Drunkenness. Smoking: Smoking cigarettes or tobacco products.
- Chronic conditions: diabetes, kidney disease, sleep apnea. Stress: chronic or acute stress.
- Certain medications: Certain medications can cause high blood pressure.
WHY IS BLOOD PRESSURE DAY IMPORTANT?
It can hurt.
This condition can cause stroke, heart attack, and dementia. To prevent high blood pressure, World Blood Pressure Day reminds us to check our blood pressure regularly.
To start the health system
High blood pressure can affect anyone, regardless of age. World High Blood Pressure Day can be a starting point for us to follow the basic prevention of high blood pressure, which includes living an active lifestyle and eating more fruits and vegetables.
There is no cure
High blood pressure has no cure, but it can be managed. However, taking medication until your blood pressure is under control may be uncomfortable or painful for some. Either way, they may be required to take blood pressure medication for the rest of their lives. It is always best to prevent it by living a healthy lifestyle.
