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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On which date is World Hypertension Day observed?
A
May 16
B
May 15
C
May 17
D
May 18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Hypertension Day was first observed on May 14, 2005. It was introduced by the World Hypertension League, an umbrella organization of 85 countries that seek to raise awareness around the issue of hypertension. From 2006 onwards, World Hypertension Day has been celebrated on May 17 every year.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Hypertension Day is celebrated by World Hypertension League (WHL) annually on 17 May to spread awareness about hypertension disease, its prevention, detection, and control. The main risk factor to develop cardiovascular disease is high blood pressure. WHD was first inaugurated in May 2005.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Hypertension League introduced World Hypertension Day on May 14, in the year 2005.

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