World Hypertension Day 2024 (creole)

Theme: “Measure your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” Friday May 17th, 2024, is World Hypertension Day. This is a day to raise awareness on Hypertension also known as high blood pressure which affects many individuals, families and communities. The World Health Organization reports that an estimated 1.28 billion individuals aged 30 to 79 years have hypertension and approximately 46% are unaware that they have the condition. Less than half, that is 42% with the disease are diagnosed and treated. In 2019, our STEPS survey results estimated that approximately 2 out of 5 Saint Lucians, have hypertension.