Did you know
6.5 million people in the UK don’t know that they have high blood pressure?
Most people with high blood pressure do not experience any symptoms.
High blood pressure symptoms can include:
- Blurred vision,
- Nosebleeds,
- Shortness of breath,
- Persistent headaches
Risk factors include:
- Smoking
- Being overweight
- High salt diet
- Drinking too much
- Being physically inactive
High blood pressure can be reduced by making simple lifestyle changes as well as by taking medication.
Do you know your numbers?
Find our more at:
Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre
Oxford Row, Leeds, LS1 3BE
Monday – Friday
9am – 1pm
For more information about Blood Pressure – please go to British Heart Foundation website.
