Blood Pressure Screening

Keep your blood pressure in check with our FREE Blood Pressure Screening on every other Friday between 9am – 11am. If your blood pressure test shows any problems we can offer you advice and support or, if necessary, refer you to our doctor.

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known. Several factors and conditions may play a role in its development, including:

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SYMPTOMS

Smoking
Being overweight or obese
Lack of physical activity
Too much salt in the diet
Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
Stress
Older age
Genetics
Family history of high blood pressure
Chronic kidney disease
Adrenal and thyroid disorders

PRONE TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

People with family members who have high blood pressure.
People who smoke.
African-Americans.
Women who are pregnant.
Women who take birth control pills.
People over the age of 35.
People who are overweight or obese.
People who are not active.
People who drink alcohol excessively.
People who eat too many fatty foods or foods with too much salt.

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