We heard from Jessica Bacon - Registered dietician at the Heart and Stroke Foundation
to tell us more about high blood pressure. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa has
joined its voice with the World Health Organisation to call on South Africans
to know their blood pressure. It is reported that with 6.3 million people
living with high blood pressure, South Africa has one of the highest rates of
hypertension worldwide. This week Friday, May 17th marks World
Hypertension Day or High Blood Pressure. World Hypertension Day aims to promote public awareness of
hypertension and to encourage citizens of all countries to prevent and control
this silent killer, the modern epidemic. This year’s theme is “Healthy Heart Beat-Healthy Blood Pressure”. For further information
you can contact the Foundation on 0860 1 43278 (0860 1 HEART) or visit www.heartfoundation.co.za
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