China Daily, May 17, Changsha News May 17 is the 18th “World Hypertension Day” with the theme of “Precise Measurement, Effective Control, Healthy Longevity”. In order to further promote the prevention and control of hypertension in Hunan Province and enhance the self-management awareness of the whole people, it is sponsored by the Health Education and Publicity Center of the Hunan Provincial Health and Health Commission, undertaken by the Yuelu District People’s Government, Yuelu District Health and Health Bureau, and Yuelu District Center for Disease Control, Changsha Zhishou The “World Hypertension Day” theme publicity activity co-organized by Tang TCM Clinic and Hunan Renren Health Foundation was held today at Zhishoutang TCM Center in Yuelu District, Changsha City.
Hypertension is one of the chronic diseases with the largest number of patients in my country. The incidence rate is increasing year by year and tends to be younger. According to statistics, the total number of patients in the country exceeds 270 million, and the prevalence of hypertension among residents aged 18 and over is 25.2%.
At the event, Meng Han, Hunan Health Promotion Ambassador and host of Hunan Public Channel, read out the initiative to prevent hypertension, and Professor Xiao Changjiang, director of the Department of Cardiology of the Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, expounded the ten points of prevention and treatment of hypertension. Liu Xiangwei, a cardiologist at Ya Hospital, carried out popular science propaganda of hypertension prevention in simple language. At the event site, there were free consultations with experts and a question-and-answer session on knowledge related to hypertension prevention and control. More than 1,000 promotional brochures were distributed to community residents.
“Hypertension brings a heavy disease burden to the people. Early prevention, early diagnosis, and early treatment are very important for the prevention of complications. We propose that individuals should know their blood pressure and monitor themselves regularly. Blood pressure, pay attention to blood pressure changes; second, provide a supportive environment to promote blood pressure health, and provide standardized health management services for hypertensive patients; Improve the health literacy of the masses.” said Li Hefeng, director of the Health Education and Publicity Center of the Hunan Provincial Health and Health Commission. (Mo Jinhua graphic reports correspondent Zhang Yanhui)