EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 13 MIN
Dr. Shana Cyr-Philbert on the Observance of World Hypertension Day
from Government of Saint Lucia
Senior Medical Officer for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, Dr. Shana Cyr-Philbert sits down with the team from the Education and Communications Unit to speak on the observance of World Hypertension Day on May 17th. World Hypertension Day, is a time to raise public awareness about hypertension or high blood pressure, a condition which affects approximately 1.4 billion people worldwide and an estimated 40%, or two out of every 5, St Lucians aged 18 to 69 years.The aim of World Hypertension Day is to promote the prevention, early detection and control of hypertension.
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Dr. Shana Cyr-Philbert on the Observance of World Hypertension Day
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