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Are you worried about high blood pressure? <\/span><\/p>\n

In the UK, an estimated 1 in 3 people suffer from high blood pressure, a <\/span>health problem<\/span> that increases your risk of <\/span>heart disease and stroke<\/span>. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Often referred to as a \u201csilent killer,\u201d <\/span>developing high blood pressure<\/span> can happen to anyone but is a lot more common in people with a poor diet and lifestyle or those with a pre-existing medical condition. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Find out what is the normal blood pressure below. Plus, how to find out what your blood pressure reading is and what to do if it is too high. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a normal blood pressure reading?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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A normal blood pressure reading should be under 140\/90 mmHg. This means that the systolic reading should be lower than 140mmHg, and the diastolic reading should be lower than 90mmHG.<\/span><\/p>\n

A low blood pressure reading is 90\/60 mmHg which doesn\u2019t always indicate a health problem but can be a sign of another illness or condition. <\/span><\/p>\n

Possible high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, gives a systolic reading of between 140 and 180 mmHg and a diastolic reading of between 90 and 110 mmHg. <\/span><\/p>\n

A blood pressure reading that is higher than 180\/110 mmHg means that you have severe hypertension. <\/span><\/p>\n

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How can I get my blood pressure checked? <\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you think you might have high blood pressure or you simply want to check that your blood pressure is as it should be, then there are several services that you can utilise:<\/span><\/p>\n