Because I say so #CheckYourBloodPressure regularly to check your dreams off your bucket list.
1 out of 2 people who suffer from hypertension are unaware that they have this condition, putting them at high risk of experiencing undesirable events such as myocardial infarction, stroke, or even death. This is why hypertension is commonly known as a “silent killer.” 1
Servier, a recognized care partner in the field of hypertension, is committed to raising awareness against this silent and deadly disease. Today, we are proud to launch the BecauseIsayso 2025 awareness campaign in collaboration with the May Measurement Month initiative (MMM), which encourages everyone to regularly check their blood pressure. This will ensure that more people are diagnosed early, treated accordingly, improve their prognosis, and achieve their dreams on their bucket list.
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels (arteries), which carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.2
Did you know?
- Hypertension is considered to be present when blood pressure is equal to or higher than 140/90 mm Hg, as recommended values are lower than 120/80 mm Hg.3
- Hypertension is a chronic condition that requires lifelong treatment, depending on the severity of your hypertension, as determined by your doctor.
- Hypertension has a negative effect on your health. It can damage your organs, like your heart, brain, and kidneys, which can lead to cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
Hypertension affects more than 1.3 billion around the world and is responsible for around 11 million deaths each year, earning its position as the number 1 risk factor for death globally!1 Therefore, is important to regularly check the blood pressure levels as people with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms.
That is why Servier is raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis through the BecauseIsayso campaign, with the new theme: The Bucket List.
As you know, a bucket list is a list of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or achieve in their lifetime before they "kick the bucket", which is a colloquial way of saying before they die.
So, have you already thought about the things that you will write on your bucket list? For sure now, checking your blood pressure every day will also be part of this important list!
#CheckYourBloodPressure regularly to check your dreams off your bucket list.
#BecauseIsayso
Ready to check all your goals on your bucket list?
Your health is the key to achieving everything you want. Make sure to check all these tips today!
- Check your blood pressure regularly to prevent complications.
- Stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. These small victories can significantly lower your blood pressure.
- Exercise more and eat healthier.
- Reduce your salt and sugar consumption.
- Schedule regular checkups with your doctor.
- Reduce your stress.
#CheckYourBloodPressure regularly to check your dreams off your bucket list.
#BecauseIsayso
