World Hypertension Day

It is World Hypertension Day

Checking your blood pressure might just save your life!

More than 12million people in England suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension with more than four million of those unaware they even have it. It is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and, if left untreated, it increases the risk of serious illnesses including strokes and heart attacks.

Here's something you can do to help prevent it on the NHS website

Published: May 17, 2023