World Metrology Day takes place on May 20 annually. The day celebrates the signing of the Metre Convention by delegates from 17 different countries in Paris, France on May 20, 1875. It resulted in the establishment of a universally recognized standard measurement system. World Metrology Day is dedicated to demonstrating how our scientific measurement system is capable of expanding beyond the confines of language. Measurement science, often known as metrology, is concerned with the routine taking of measurements and how these measurements are progressively improved over time to improve their accuracy.
Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day
Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day is celebrated annually on May 18. The purpose of this day is to inspire people to send electronic greeting cards. Not only are these digital greeting cards convenient and inexpensive to send, but they are also good for the environment. The use of electronic greeting cards as opposed to paper greeting cards contributes to environmental protection by minimizing the amount of extra paper waste. Since its inception several decades ago, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, and sending a personalized e-card is a fun and easy way to convey goodwill.
World Hypertension Day
World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 to raise awareness of hypertension and encourage hypertension prevention, detection, and control. Hypertension affects more than one billion people around the globe and over 30% of the adult population in the world. It is the primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary artery disease and stroke. Besides, hypertension is also a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, and dementia. That’s why sharing information about this condition is essential.