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England's Blood Pressure Gains Reversed
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Blood pressure control gains from the 2000s have stalled.
- Five million adults now have undiagnosed high blood pressure.
- Obesity and high salt intake may be driving the trend.
Substantial gains in managing high blood pressure in England have been reversed, according to alarming new research. While prevalence initially fell, rates have stagnated since 2011, with undiagnosed hypertension now affecting an estimated five million adults. This marks a significant setback after early successes in controlling the condition.
The proportion of individuals with untreated high blood pressure who achieved control saw a strong increase until 2011. However, this progress halted, with no meaningful improvement seen over the subsequent decade. Experts believe factors such as growing obesity levels and excessive salt intake are likely contributing to this worrying trend.
