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Health Days 2025

World Preeclampsia Day

Overview

May 22nd is the World Preeclampsia Day, which is a high blood pressure disorder that occurs during pregnancy and the postpartum period and is one of the global causes of maternal and newborn death.

Objectives
  • Raising women's awareness of the symptoms associated with preeclampsia. 
  • Increasing awareness of the risks of preeclampsia during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
  • Improving the outcomes of high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy through community education and support. 
  • Developing healthcare.
Facts:
  • Nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies lose their lives worldwide every year due to preeclampsia.
  • 60% of maternal deaths resulting from preeclampsia can be prevented through early diagnosis.
  • preeclampsia can lead to various complications related to the placenta, causing significant blood loss, threatening the lives of the mother and baby.
  • Mothers diagnosed with preeclampsia may need emergency blood transfusions.
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Overview
May 22nd is the World Preeclampsia Day, which is a high blood pressure disorder that occurs during pregnancy and the postpartum period and is one of the global causes of maternal and newborn death.

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