Blood Pressure Checks

High blood pressure is the largest known single modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. CVD causes 1 in 4 deaths in England - around one death every four minutes and is a leading cause of disability.

As the condition usually has no symptoms, it is estimated that 4.2 million people in England have undiagnosed high blood pressure. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test, which is a free, simple, non-invasive procedure.

If you're aged 40 and over, you can get a free blood pressure check at your local participating pharmacy, without needing to book in advance.

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