Study finds 37% of English adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 23:20 · Archive

Research shows 59% of people with high blood pressure in England are unaware they have it.

The largest ever study of its kind reveals 37% of English adults have high blood pressure, but 59% are undiagnosed and untreated. Among those receiving GP treatment, only half have the condition under control. Researchers say the current approach to treating hypertension is not fit for purpose.

How it is being reported

• The ‘silent killer’ blood pressure problem that affects under-40s tooThe i Paper · 24 Sept, 16:47
• More than half of people with high blood pressure are unaware they have it - raising their risk of heart attack, stroke and early deathDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 23:00
• Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ condition, research revealsThe Guardian · 23 Sept, 23:00
• More than 25 million Brits now have high blood pressure - but most have no ideaThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 22:59

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