HEALTH SERVICE

Blood Pressure Checks

4 in 10 Malaysians have high blood pressure* You can get your Blood Pressure checked quickly & easily for FREE at your nearest Wellness Pharmacy. Our pharmacists can measure your blood pressure & provide advice on simple lifestyle changes that can help improve your overall health. Checking your blood pressure regularly is an essential step in understanding how healthy your heart is.

What is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is defined as persistent elevation of systolic BP of 140mmHg or greater and/or diastolic BP of 90 mmHg or greater.

The prevalence of hypertension in Malaysians aged 18 years and above was 32.7% and for aged 30 years and above was 43.5% in 2011.

Why do you need to check your Blood Pressure?

The majority of high blood pressure cases (61%) in the country remain undiagnosed.

High Blood Pressure is sometimes called the 'silent killer'. It has no obvious signs or symptoms and can lead to serious health concerns such as stroke, kidney disease, heart failure and heart attack. That's why it's important to have a regular check.

A Blood Pressure Check could help you avoid serious conditions

High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to heart disease or stroke, and because your heart can't always let you know what's wrong, it's important to have your blood pressure checked regularly even if you feel fine. If you answer yes to any of the following questions you may be at risk

Do you exercise fewer than 30 minutes each day?

Do you eat fewer than 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables each day?

Do you smoke?

Do you drink more than two standard alcoholic drinks per day?

Are you overweight?

Do you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease?

Do you have a diet high in salt?

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