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Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ condition, research reveals

Approach to treating high blood pressure ‘not fit for purpose’, say researchers, with 59% of cases undiagnosed Only half of people being treated by a GP for high blood pressure in England have it under control, and…

1 report1 sourceSep 23, 2026, 10:00 PM
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The GuardianSep 23, 2026, 10:00 PM

Millions in England unaware they have ‘silent killer’ condition, research reveals

Approach to treating high blood pressure ‘not fit for purpose’, say researchers, with 59% of cases undiagnosed Only half of people being treated by a GP for high blood pressure in England have it under control, and millions more are completely unaware they have the “silent killer” condition, research reveals. Most people with hypertension (59%) are in the dark and undiagnosed, raising their risk of stroke, heart attack and early death, according to the largest ever study of its kind. Continue reading...

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