Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ condition, research reveals
Summary
A study from Oxford University found that many adults in England have high blood pressure without knowing it, and even half of those treated for it do not have it under control. High blood pressure raises the risk of strokes and heart attacks, and the current methods for detecting and treating it may not be working well.Key Facts
- Almost 60% of people with high blood pressure in England do not know they have it.
- Half of the patients taking medication for high blood pressure still have uncontrolled levels.
- Over a third of adults (37%) in England have high blood pressure defined as 140/90 mmHg or higher.
- Men have nearly 50% more high blood pressure than women (42% vs 29%).
- High blood pressure is more common in older people.
- Progress in controlling blood pressure has stalled since around 2011, and the COVID-19 pandemic may have made things worse.
- Many factors affect blood pressure control, including medication side effects, lifestyle, and other health issues.
- Researchers suggest better prevention strategies for the whole population along with focused treatment for high-risk people.
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