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Health · 8 hours ago

Five million Brits don't know they have 'silent killer' high blood pressure

Five million Brits don't know they have 'silent killer' high blood pressure

About five million people in the UK are unaware they have high blood pressure, often called a 'silent killer' because it usually has no symptoms. The British Heart Foundation cautions that it may result in severe complications, such as heart attacks or strokes, without individuals' awareness. Specialists state that the sole method to confirm its absence is through a blood pressure examination.

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