Today, May 17, commemorating World High Blood Pressure Day, A date dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of prevention, diagnose and manage this condition that affects millions of people around the world. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, that can have serious consequences for our health.
In Chile, The statistics are alarming:
- The 56,4% of deaths from ischemic heart disease, conditions that involve narrowing or blockage of blood vessels, caused by damage to the heart or blood vessels from atherosclerosis, are related to high blood pressure.
- The 56,3% of deaths from cerebrovascular disease are also attributed to this condition.
- The 55,6% of chronic kidney disease and 45% of heart failure are associated with high blood pressure.
- 18% of acute myocardial infarctions are due to hypertension.
On this World High Blood Pressure Day, We invite you to take concrete actions to take care of your health and that of your loved ones.
We invite you to listen to the radio interviews in which our researchers have participated, related to the topic and to download and share the infographics we have prepared.
Together, We Can Make a Significant Difference in the Fight Against High Blood Pressure.
Download and disseminate the infographics here
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