Hypertension Month
Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of death and disability around the world, and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Over 7.2 million Canadians have hypertension, and 7.5 million more have high blood pressure that will lead to hypertension without preventative action.
Hypertension Canada promotes Hypertension Month and World Hypertension Day (May 17) in partnership with the World Hypertension League and the International Society of Hypertension.
2021 May Measurement Month Contest Winners:
Tim Smith
“What gets measured gets managed.”
Karissa Javier
“Both sides of my family have hypertension, my husband is hypertensive and I was hospitalized due to preeclampsia after giving birth to my daughter. I want to see my kids grow, graduate and have kids of their own so I need to take care of my blood pressure as well as my husbands.”
Twyla Lapointe
“Taking care of your blood pressure helps you to learn how to manage your stress levels, which contribute to all areas of health and wellness. Becoming mindful about your blood pressure helps you to manage your overall health.”
Craig MacAlpine
“BP control is essential in preventing CV events. Even in medical conditions such as diabetes, BP control is just as important as BG control. HBPM can be essential in monitoring this control as well as the AOBP measurements in the clinic.”
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