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World hypertension day is observed every year on 17 May. It aims to raise awareness about high blood pressure, promote prevention, detection, and control. Hypertension remains the leading preventable cause of premature death worldwide. An estimated 1.4 billion people live with hypertension globally. Hypertension significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and […]

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching people are being encouraged to look after their heart health this half term by getting their blood pressure checked and taking simple steps to stay well. High blood pressure, if left untreated, can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, […]

From today (Monday September 8) library users visiting our libraries can now borrow a blood pressure monitor and a book at the same time. It’s all part of the One Devon initiative, led by Devon County Council Public Health, Libraries Unlimited and NHS Devon, and has been launched as part of the local Check Your […]