Identifying patients with hypertension

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Key facts

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK
It is thought that one in four adults has high blood pressure but may are unaware of this
In England alone it is estimated that around 5 million people are living with undiagnosed hypertension
Residents of the most deprived area in England are 30 per cent more likely to have high blood pressure compared to those living in the least deprived areas.

Key facts