Are you blood-pressure smart?

Are you blood-pressure smart?

 Most people may realise having high blood pressure (hypertension) is not a good thing. But how much do you know about what causes it, how to prevent it and the significant health problems it can lead to if you don't take steps to lower it? Try our quiz to find out how much you know about high blood pressure – and if you haven't had yours tested lately, why not take steps to see your GP or pop in to your local pharmacy for a convenient blood pressure test today?

Question 1

Approximately how many people in England are thought to have high blood pressure?

  • 5 percent
  • 10 percent
  • 30 percent
  • 50 percent

The correct answer is:

30 percent

Question 2

Who out of the following is most at risk of having high blood pressure?

  • People aged 65 or older
  • People who are overweight
  • People who don't do enough exercise
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following serious health problems may be caused by undiagnosed high blood pressure?

  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Kidney disease
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered ideal (as opposed to simply normal)?

  • 120/80 or under
  • Between 120/80 and 130/80
  • Between 140/90 and 150/90
  • 150/90 or over

The correct answer is:

120/80 or under

Question 5

Which of the following can help prevent high blood pressure?

  • Losing any excess weight
  • Quitting smoking
  • Doing regular exercise
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Question 6

Reducing the amount of salt you eat is also a way to reduce your blood pressure – but what's the most salt you should eat in a day?

  • 6g
  • 8g
  • 10g
  • 15g

The correct answer is:

6g

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