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Some blood pressure monitors – that have been approved by the NHS – are available to buy for about £20.
Patients are advised to take blood pressure tests at least twice before submitting their results for an accurate reading.
Blood pressure can be considered high if someone aged under 80 has a reading above 140/90mmHg, or if someone aged 80 and over gets a reading of 150/90mmHg.
The NHS says that people might be at higher risk of having hypertension if they are overweight, eating too much salt and not eat enough fruit and vegetables, not taking enough exercise, consuming too much caffeine, and smoking.
Other aggrevating factors include not getting enough sleep, being aged over 65, having a family history of the condition, being of black African or black Caribbean descent, and living in a “deprived area” – the NHS adds.
More information about the blood pressure test and home blood pressure monitoring can be found on the NHS England website.please support every 20 pounds help to save a life