Millions in England Living with Undiagnosed High Blood Pressure as Oxford Study Reveals 'Silent Killer' Crisis

A landmark Oxford University study of 1.4 million adults has revealed that 59% of people with high blood pressure in England don't know they have it, while only half of those receiving GP treatment have their condition under control. Researchers declare the current approach to detecting and treating hypertension "not fit for purpose."

Vital Signs

• 37% of adults in England have high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg or higher)
• 59% of cases remain undiagnosed —...