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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Matty Edwards

What causes high blood pressure? The risks and treatment

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With links to the most common diseases and health conditions, such as heart disease, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia, high blood pressure has a huge influence on the health of the country.

In fact, around one in three adults in the UK has high blood pressure, half of which are not diagnosed or receiving treatment, according to Blood Pressure UK.

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