World Hypertension Day - May 17
May 18 , 2021
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- It is celebrated by World Hypertension League annually.
- It is observed to spread awareness about hypertension disease, its prevention, detection, and control.
- The main risk factor to develop cardiovascular disease is high blood pressure.
- WHD was first inaugurated in May 2005.
- Hypertension is also known as a silent killer.
- The theme of World Hypertension Day 2021 is "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer."

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