NEWSLETTER: MAY'22 Measurement Month (MMM)
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MAY '22 MEASUREMENT IN ACTION IN DOBSONVILLE
By Kgomotso Mabusetsa
WHH
May Measurement Month (MMM)
May Measurement Month is a blood pressure screening awareness campaign which is recognized globally. It was launched in 2017 by International Society of Hypertension (ISH). The goal is to put emphasis on the importance of taking your blood pressure (BP) and to promote awareness of the risks associated with excessive blood pressure and hypertension.
As part of May Measurement Month, we partnered with Phila Sonke to explore solutions for health promotion and prevention of disease. We conducted blood pressure screenings and made referrals in the community of Dobsonville, Soweto for 2 weeks.
The aims of the May Measurement Month 2022 campaign are as follows:
To highlight the importance of measuring Blood Pressure.
To identify and facilitate the reduction of Blood Pressure of those people who require intervention to lower their Blood Pressure according to current guidelines.
What you need to know about Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure?
Blood Pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.
Blood Pressure, if left untreated, can increase the risk of developing stroke, kidney or cardiovascular complications.
Measuring blood pressure levels regularly is vital for the effective management of hypertension for a healthier, longer life.
The Wits Health Hubb Team would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the community of Dobsonville, Soweto and the ward councillor Salamina Mpotulo for their support and warm welcome into their homes.
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