You know your height and possibly your weight…but do you know your numbers?
Blood Pressure UK, the only UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation’s blood pressure to prevent stroke and heart disease, has launched its annual ‘Know Your Numbers Week’.
It is described as the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event. Previously, hundreds of organisations took part, setting up Pressure Stations in public places across the UK. From hospitals and health centres to offices, car parks and supermarkets. Even the Royal Albert Hall. This year the Know Your Numbers! Week focus is on home blood pressure monitoring.
This year’s campaign will take place from 2-8 September, with the theme ‘You Have the Power’.
They say: “With the everyday pressures of life, we know that understanding why it’s important to know your blood pressure numbers and taking the time to get them measured isn’t always a priority. However, did you know that getting a blood pressure check is the first step to preventing heart attacks and strokes? High blood pressure is a major cause of these diseases but usually has no symptoms until it’s too late, which is why it’s known as ‘the silent killer’. Knowing your numbers means you can start making healthy lifestyle changes or start taking medicines if you need them to bring your blood pressure down to a healthy level. So the power is in your hands to check your blood pressure to see if it’s under control.”
Find out more and get to Know your Numbers ncluding How to Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home.
