Health · 25 June 2026
UK: 5 million unaware of high blood pressure risk.
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About 16 million people in the UK have high blood pressure, but up to five million don't know it, increasing their risk of heart problems. Dr Pauline Swift from Blood Pressure UK says home monitors are easy to use for accurate readings. You should sit quietly for five minutes, keep your arm at heart height, and avoid caffeine or exercise before taking two or three readings.
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