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The hidden dangers of high blood pressure - what you should know
New data shows that just over a third of the 1.4 million participants in a study had high readings. The risks extend far beyond stroke.
New data from the UK’s largest health research programme, the Our Future Health Study, has highlighted the silent threat posed by high blood pressure. Just over a third of the 1.4 million participants had high readings, ranging from one in seven 18 t... [4395 chars]
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