Awareness Campaign in 11 Bulgarian Cities on World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day is marked every year on 17th of May to raise the public awareness about hypertension, complications and measures to prevent it.

It was first celebrated on 14th of May in 2005 and was organized by the World Hypertension League.

According to the statistics, around 3 out of ten people are suffering from hypertension worldwide.

Nearly two and a half million people in Bulgaria suffer from high blood pressure. Because of the alarming figure, a prevention campaign is taking place in 11 Bulgarian cities the World Hypertention Day. Everyone willing to measure their blood pressure can do it free of charge in special health kiosks.

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