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Detailed explanation-1: -The day is celebrated on May 17 every year by countries across the globe in an attempt to curb the ‘silent killer’ that has long been recognized as one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and premature deaths worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -In observance of World Hypertension Day 2022 - conmemorated every May 17th, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), through the HEARTS in the Americas Initative in collaboration with The Lancet Regional Health-Americas, kindly invites you to attend the webinar on Friday 13 May, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Hypertension Day – May 17.

Detailed explanation-4: -CDC Marks World Hypertension Day 2022 Today, we highlight the importance of heart health and hypertension prevention, detection, and control. We also bring awareness to the 1 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide.