Over four in ten UK adults are unaware of their blood pressure reading, despite the condition being the leading preventable cause of death.

Blood Pressure UK, a charity organisation, revealed this alarming statistic during Know Your Numbers! Week, which took place from 8 to 14 September.

The research showed that one-third of individuals do not regularly monitor their blood pressure, with only 11% aware that those over 40 should check it at least annually.

Surprisingly, half of the 2,000 participants surveyed were under the misconception that high blood pressure would present obvious symptoms.

It is estimated that around 4.2 million people in England are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, putting them at an increased risk of numerous health issues including stroke, heart attac

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