World Hypertension Day (WHypD) is observed on 17 May every year. This year’s WHypD theme is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”.

The primary aim of the theme is to increase raised blood pressure (BP) awareness in populations around the world. Moreover, this year, there is an increased focus on the accurate measure of BP.

Hypertension remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and significantly impacts the risk of all major cardiovascular events, including strokes, sudden cardiac death, coronary heart disease, heart failure, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and peripheral vascular disease, and can also contribute to dementia.

In Family Focus, Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to Prudence Cele - Health Promotions Officer at the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Listen to the podcast below.

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