The NHS is encouraging people aged 40-plus in Sidmouth to check their blood pressure.
It’s part of a week-long national ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign, beginning Monday 2 September, to raise awareness of high blood pressure.
Known as ‘the silent killer’, high blood pressure is a major cause of heart attack and stroke, but often has no symptoms.
Knowing your blood pressure – ‘Knowing Your Numbers’ – means that 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.
Many local pharmacies across Devon are now offering free blood pressure checks during the awareness week at Greendale Vaccination Centre, Sidmouth Road, EX5 2JU, Tuesday 3 September, 2.30pm-5.00pm
And Seaton Community Hub – Methodist church, Scalwell Lane, Seaton, EX12 2JN, Friday 6 September, 10.00am-2.00pm
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