[2] In 2005, as the inaugural effort, the theme was simply "Awareness of high blood pressure".
[3] The 2006 theme was "Treat to goal", with a focus on keeping blood pressure under control.
[1] In an effort to empower the public, the theme for 2008 was "Measure your blood pressure…at home".
Recent reports confirm the ease, accuracy and safety of blood pressure measurements using home monitors.
[6][7][8] For the five-year period 2013-2018, the theme of WHD was "Know Your Numbers" with the goal of increasing high blood pressure awareness in all populations around the world.