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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 9th July 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

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When is World Hypertension Day celebrated?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 17th May.

When is World Hypertension Day celebrated?

17th May

World Hypertension Day:
  • World Hypertension Day is a day designated and initiated by The World Hypertension League, which is itself an umbrella to organizations of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues.
  • The day was initiated to increase awareness of hypertension.

Theme:

 The expanded theme for World Hypertension Day is Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer, with the goal of increasing high blood pressure (BP) awareness in all populations around the world.