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Liverpool Echo
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Kate Lally

Sleep warning as millions undiagnosed with 'silent killer'

Millions of people in the UK are being warned they could be living with a "silent killer" condition according to a recent study.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is prevalent in the UK, with an estimated 5.5 million people experiencing undiagnosed hypertension. While there are many factors at play that can increase the risk - including weight, not being active, or eating too much salt – the amount of sleep people get also plays a big part.

New research from Lloyds Pharmacy reveals that more than half of all UK adults have trouble sleeping at least three nights a week, putting themselves at risk.

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