Know Your Numbers Week
2nd - 8th September 2024
Did you know that high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a common condition, that usually has no symptoms. If left untreated it can cause many health problems such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes and more. However, it is manageable with the right approach.
There are several things that can increase your chance of having high blood pressure:
- your age – you’re more likely to get high blood pressure as you get older
- having close relative with high blood pressure
- if you have a Black African, Black Caribbean or South Asian ethnic background
- having an unhealthy diet, especially one that’s high in salt
- being overweight
- smoking
- drinking too much alcohol
- feeling stressed over a long period of time
We believe every adult should know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height and weight. Did you know high blood pressure (BP) usually has no symptoms and left untreated can cause health problems. The good news is you can get a free, simple blood pressure check today. If your blood pressure is high, there are things you can do to treat it.
Find out more ➡️http://www.letsgetbetter.co.uk/bloodpressure
> You can get your blood pressure checked at a pharmacy without seeing a GP - to find a local pharmacy that offers this service and to check you are eligible, click here.
> You can attend the Know Your Numbers session at York Designer Outlet on Saturday 7th September, 9.30am to 4.00pm
> Check your blood pressure at a health kiosk for free. Find one at these different locations:
• Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, York YO31 0UG
• Energise Leisure Centre, Cornlands Road, York YO24 3DX
• Morrisons Supermarket, Foss Islands Rd York YO31 7UR
