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Feb 2019
People urged to know their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers like their bank Pin code
Forty health organisations have teamed up to encourage more people over the age of 40 to have a routine NHS health check and to know their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers, as having this information could save their life.
These numbers can flag up early signs of cardiovascular disease, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 25 per cent of deaths in England, which is the equivalent of someone dying every four minutes.
Early signs can have no symptoms, the reason for the recommendation for the free health check.
Public Health England chief executive, Duncan Selbie, said “We know our Pin numbers but not the numbers that can save our lives.
“Thousands of heart attacks and strokes can be prevented by more people knowing their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers and by seeking help early.”
It is estimated that there are currently five million people with undiagnosed high blood pressure in England.
Health secretary Matt Hancock, said “Almost half of those with high blood pressure are going about their daily lives without it being detected or treated.
“Millions of people are needlessly at risk of heart attacks or strokes when it could be prevented.
“So, I want to help more people take the time out to protect their future health and get checked.”
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