Decade prevention of hypertension "Know your numbers"

From 14 May to 24 May 2016 as part of the World Day to combat hypertension in the Zaporozhye region will be conducted decade prevention of hypertension "Know your numbers."World Day to Combat hypertension was initiated in 2005 by the World League of combat hypertension, which brings together over 85 organizations. In 2005, measures were the main topic"Awareness of High Blood Pressure" in 2006 - "Likuytesya to", with emphasis on control patients their blood pressure. In 2007, the theme of the Day of defined "healthy meals, healthy blood pressure." Every year the relevance of and public attention to prevention hypertension increase. Within 5 years, from 2013 to 2018, the theme of world day to combat hypertension is "Know your numbers", which aims to raise awareness of patients around the world on your blood pressure numbers.

Department of Health Zaporizhzhya Regional State Administration and the World Bank joint project of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine "Improving health in the service of the people" actively support international initiatives. In the Zaporozhye region every third inhabitant numbers have increased blood pressure, but a significant portion of them do not know about it, because the disease may not manifest itself for years. High blood pressure is a major cause of stroke and heart attack, leading to disability and premature mortality. For reasons of delayed detection and treatment of loss of principal wealth of the country - human capital.

That is why, during 14-24 May 2016, the Department of Health Zaporizhzhya Regional State Administration together with the World Bank project will be organized and conducted decade prevention of hypertension, which will involve all schools primary care field. Each resident of Zaporozhye region will be able to free in a convenient place for it, measure your blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, get expert advice on lifestyle modifications, smoking cessation, adherence to the principles of nutrition, weight loss and fighting stress, and get any information about their disease. Especially important to take part in the event for healthy people who do not have any complaints and have never measured the blood pressure. Hypertension - a "silent killer" disease very long asymptomatic and may occur once a heart attack or stroke with the consequences.

 

Know your numbers - Ensure a healthy future!