Opticians to keep an eye on your blood pressure
Daily Mirror UK|September 02, 2024
Dentists also offer vital check-up
MARTIN BAGOT
Opticians to keep an eye on your blood pressure

DENTISTS and opticians will check people's blood pressure to identify those at risk of heart attacks.

More than 4.5 million Brits are estimated to have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

It often has no symptoms but is linked to a higher risk of conditions such as stroke, heart attacks, kidney disease and vascular dementia.

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