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May Measurement Month

Every year, 17 May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD). However, as a result of the rapidly growing burden of disease associated with the global increase in hypertension, the May Measurement Month (MMM) global blood pressure screening awareness campaign was launched in 2017 by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).

From 1st May to 31st July 2023, the aim of the MMM campaign is to once again highlight the importance of measuring your blood pressure (BP) and to raise awareness of the dangers posed by elevated BP and hypertension. The target is to increase the numbers of participants aged 18+ who are regularly getting their BP checked and to give people the tools to understand how this information can contribute to your knowledge about your individual health. MMM also provides diet and lifestyle advice to those with BP in the hypertensive range and to facilitate improved follow up for sufferers.

On a broader level, MMM uses the data on inadequately treated hypertension to motivate governments to improve BP screening facilities and reduce the huge global burden of disease and death caused by raised BP.

We encourage you to get involved!

 

MMM Website

THE No. 1

contributing risk factor for global death is raised blood pressure – causing strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications
10 MILLION+

lives are lost each year needlessly due to raised blood pressure
ONLY HALF

of people with high blood pressure, know it

These deaths are PREVENTABLE……….And that’s the real tragedy

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30 May 1663666618004537344

In our latest New Investigator spotlight we meet Annemarie Wentzel @theNWU in South Africa.

Annemarie’s research focusses on neuro-cardiology & cardiometabolic stress reactivity.

She also participates in community outreach programmes

Read our spotlight: https://ish-world.com/portfolio/april-2023-dr-annemarie-wentzel-south-africa/

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24 May 1661255708782870528

How well do you know #Cartagena, Colombia, the destination for #ISH2024?

Explore some of the city’s cathedrals, museums and monuments on the dedicated website for our next global scientific conference:

https://ish2024.org/en/cartagena-de-indias/

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Read comment from @ISHBP President Prof Bryan Williams featured in the @MailOnline on research showing that ultrasound-based renal denervation can lower blood pressure:

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The sound wave 'torpedos' that could cut your blood pressure 

New research shows that destroying these nerves this way resulted in a significant drop in blood pressure. One in ...

www.dailymail.co.uk

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20 May 1659926963119595527

Yesterday we celebrated #WorldHypertensionDay by raising awareness and measuring #bloodpressure of the @cusm_muhc @RIMUHC1 community! It was an amazing day connecting with people and thank you to all who participated and helped in the event! @HyperAHA @ISHBP

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June 5, 2023
The May 2023 E-Bulletin is now available. This issue is full of Society and partner news, with an introduction from the ISH Secretary Prof. George Stergiou, and a snapshot of global World Hypertension Day activities.
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May 17, 2023
World Hypertension Day took place on 17 May to highlight the importance of better prevention, detection and treatment of high blood pressure. Watch a short video from our President Prof Bryan Williams on the burden of hypertension around the world and what needs to be done and view our resource page highlighting fantastic activities that took place around the world by many of our Affiliated Societies and members to mark World Hypertension Day and May Measurement Month.
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May 9, 2023
In this issue of ISH Hypertension News read about - Primary aldosteronism: How a new class of drugs may revolutionise treatment; Controlling hypertension in Africa; How gut microbial metabolites can lower BP; The pandemic and CVD management; Uniting new investigators; supporting women in hypertension research; Discover Cartagena: venue for ISH2024 and much more!
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May 5, 2023
The April 2023 E-Bulletin is now available. This issue is full of Society and partner news, with an introduction from the ISH Secretary Prof. George Stergiou, and an important reminder to mark World Hypertension Day on 17th May.
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April 4, 2023
ISH Women in Hypertension Research Committee highlight how to improve care for women with hypertension around the world
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March 28, 2023
World Hypertension Day will be held on 17 May.
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October 20, 2022
Save the date. ISH 2024 Scientific Meeting - Cartagena, Colombia, 19-22 September 2024. Find out more at www.ish2024.org
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September 21, 2022
Catch up on the latest ISH podcasts on mentoring and career development. The complete episode list of podcasts is available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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