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Featured In: The Coalville Times, Friday, 2nd September 2022
HEALTH MATTERS WITH DR HANNA ROBBINS
Blood Pressure
5-11 September is ‘Know Your Numbers! Week 2022 – the UK’s biggest blood pressure awareness event. We want everyone to know how to measure their blood pressure at home:
● Measure your blood pressure
● Make changes to your lifestyle if you need to
● Manage your blood pressure to beat ‘the silent killer
Home monitoring means checking your blood pressure at home. This is a way for YOU to take control of your health, feel confident, and take the pressure off the NHS simultaneously. It means you can Know Your Numbers! without needing to visit your GP for surgery, and it really can save lives.
High blood pressure can lead to heart at- tacks, strokes and other health problems once you Know Your Numbers! you can get help to bring your blood pressure under control and prevent these health issues.
Did you know
One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure......but most don’t know it....because it doesn’t have any symptoms.
THE ONLY WAY TO FIND OUT IS TO DO A BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Knowing your blood pressure numbers is the first step to a long and healthy life. Your blood pressure can be a sign of how healthy you are overall, and whether your heart and blood vessels are in good shape. Think of a blood pressure check as part of an MOT for your body.
‘Your Community Pharmacist can also give information and instructions on home blood pressure monitoring
Dr Hanna Robbins
Senior GP at Long Lane Surgery
