Who benefits from a BP check?

Some groups that may benefit from a BP check?

“If you are over 40 and have not had your BP checked in 5 years.”

- Nurse Associate

 

“Working age men of ethnic minorities - As blood pressure can be higher in people whose ethnic background may be of an Afro-Caribbean origin. Also, cardiovascular disease risk tends to be higher in men, particularly south asian ethnic backgrounds.”

- General Practitioner