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High blood pressure in the UK
Here are some key facts and figures.
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Around 30%
of adults have high blood pressure.
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Up to 8 million
people could have undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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1 in 2
heart attacks and strokes are associated with high blood pressure.
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