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High Blood Pressure Profile

More than one third of the adult population in the UK has high blood pressure a condition known as “hypertension”.
This rises to two thirds in the over 65 age group.
Less than 10% of people with high blood pressure in the UK are controlled to the target level of 140/85 mmHg.
More than 50,000 deaths from stroke and 100,000 deaths from heart disease in the UK each year are attributable to high blood pressure.
An individual with successfully managed hypertension reduces their risk of stroke and heart disease to almost that of a person who does not have high blood pressure.

Improved detection and management of high blood pressure would reduce the risk of premature death and disability for thousands of people.
High blood pressure can be reduced and sometimes managed by making lifestyle changes: consuming less alcohol, salt, caffeine and fat; eating more fruit and vegetables; maintaining an ideal weight; taking more exercise and reducing stress.
Reducing the blood pressure of the population would have a massive impact on the number of strokes and heart attacks in the UK.

For more information about high blood pressure visit the British Hypertension Association website at:

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