World Hypertension Day 2024: ASST of Cremona Promotes Blood Pressure Awareness
“Measure and control your blood pressure accurately, live longer” – this is the motto of World Hypertension Day 2024, as promoted by the World Hypertension League. The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness among the population about the importance of preventing cardiovascular and renal diseases associated with hypertension, a condition that is often overlooked.
Joining the international campaign this year is the ASST of Cremona, which is organizing a special event on Friday, May 17th, 2024, from 9.30am to 2pm at Piazza Garibaldi in Casalmaggiore. The event is open to all citizens and offers free access.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to undergo a brief medical interview to assess their overall health and evaluate their cardiovascular and nephrological risks. Healthcare professionals will also be on hand to demonstrate the correct way to measure blood pressure, as well as provide information on how to monitor blood pressure at home and ensure the accuracy of home monitoring devices.
In addition to blood pressure measurements, attendees can learn about the risk factors associated with hypertension, such as family history, sedentary lifestyle, and excessive salt consumption. They can also discover ways to prevent hypertension, as well as when to seek medical advice from a family doctor or specialist.
The event will also showcase various health promotion initiatives in the city, including walking groups, smoking cessation programs, and education on healthy eating. Representatives from the Health Promotion and Behavioral Risk Factors Prevention Structure of ATS Val Padana will be present to provide information and guidance.
Organized by the Internal Medicine department of the Oglio Po Hospital, in collaboration with the Cardiology department, the Italian Red Cross of Casalmaggiore, and the Health Promotion and Prevention of Behavioral Risk Factors of ATS Val Padana, the event is supported by the Municipality of Casalmaggiore.
For more information about the event, contact [email protected].
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