The theme this year is blood pressure

According to WHO, 40% over 25 had high blood pressure in 2008 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2008

Common causes of high BP

Stress, physical inactivity, anger, lack of exercise, high salt intake (pickles, papad, junk food)

What you can do to avoid it

Regular checkups, stress management, physical activity, maintaining a healthy body weight, reduced salt and calorie intake.