Share:
Frequent control of blood pressure can save many lives
Doctors have long recommended regular blood pressure checks to prevent health problems. Now Blood Health UK health experts said regular blood pressure checks could save thousands of lives over the next decade.
The doctors at Blood Pressure UK found in an investigation that many people's deaths could be prevented each year through regular blood pressure checks. Because too high blood pressure can lead to health problems and even death. The researchers published their findings in a recent press release.
Many people suffer from hypertension and know nothing about it themselves. High blood pressure can lead to serious illnesses and even indirectly cause the death of the patients. Physicians therefore recommend regular blood pressure tests to prevent unnecessary deaths. (Image: Photographee.eu/fotolia.com) Regular blood pressure controls should be introduced
One in three people in the UK suffers from high blood pressure. To protect people with high blood pressure in the UK from death, the public should be urged to attend regular blood pressure checks, the doctors explain. Experts predict that over the next decade, 45,000 strokes, heart attacks and heart failure could be prevented. This would save the National Health Service (NHS) more than £ 1 billion in costs.
Some parts of the UK are called hypertension hotspots
In some areas of the UK, residents have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. Those living in such an area have a 30 percent higher likelihood of getting high blood pressure compared to those living in the least favored areas, the researchers explain. For example, in Birmingham and Leeds, there are such hypertension hotspots. In these cities, surprisingly many people suffer from undiagnosed high blood pressure.
Many people do not know about their high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a so-called "silent killer," say the authors. There are no symptoms of the disease until a stroke or heart attack occurs. Most sufferers have no idea of their hypertension. Even if patients survive the sequelae, severe disabilities such as dementia or heart failure can still occur.
What to do in high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the major preventable and treatable diseases and yet it is still one of the leading causes of death for people in the UK, says Professor Graham MacGregor of Blood Pressure UK. People from poorer backgrounds have an increased risk. But what can people do to protect themselves from hypertension? For example, another study found that eating daily yogurt lowers the high blood pressure risk. In addition, magnesium supplements are also said to help well with high blood pressure.
Blood pressure should be measured at least once a year
Of course, there are also numerous home remedies for hypertension. Nevertheless, checking blood pressure is an important step in reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack or heart failure. Many millions of people are taking unnecessary risks associated with high blood pressure. The blood pressure should be checked at least once a year, the doctors demanded.
What are the main risk factors for high blood pressure?
Major risk factors for the development of high blood pressure include salt intake, obesity, lack of fruits, vegetables and exercise. Regular blood pressure measurements are especially important for people over the age of 40 years. From that age, cardiovascular risk generally increases, says Jamie Waterall of Public Health UK. (As)