00:00Millions of people may have high blood pressure without knowing it, while only half of treated
00:06patients have their condition controlled, research suggests. A study of 1.4 million adults found
00:1337% had hypertension, with 59% of those undiagnosed. Among people taking blood pressure
00:21medicines through their GP, half still had readings above the study's threshold.
00:26Researchers say detection and treatment have stalled and current approach is not
00:31fit for purpose. But the study had limitations including no independent
00:36confirmation of medication use. Experts say better detection and treatment could
00:41reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.
