NHS launches blood pressure check program in England dental and optometry practices to identify undiagnosed hypertension.

The NHS is launching a program in England to conduct blood pressure checks at over 60 dental and optometry practices, aiming to identify 4.2 million people with undiagnosed hypertension. This initiative follows successful pilot programs in London and Yorkshire, where one in ten patients tested had high blood pressure. The program plans to perform over 100,000 checks in the next year, addressing a critical health risk linked to serious cardiovascular conditions.

September 01, 2024
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