Know our Blood Pressure

The East of England Paramedics and Rotarians from The Rotary Club of Felixstowe Landguard take part in the annual "Know Your Blood Pressure" event as part of Stroke Awareness week.


Know Your Blood Pressure Event

2019

The East of England Paramedics and Rotarians from The Rotary Club of Felixstowe Landguard took part in the all day "Know Your Blood Pressure Event" on Saturday, 6th April 2019.

217 People were screened for High Blood Pressure
187 people had Normal Blood Pressure readings which did not require any followup
26 required a Routine Check within a month
3 required urgent help within one week
1 person required immediate attention and was taken to hospital



2018

The East of England Paramedics and Rotarians from The Rotary Club of Felixstowe Landguard took part in the all day "Know Your Blood Pressure Event" on Saturday, 20th April 2018.

329 People were screened for High Blood Pressure
218 people had Normal Blood Pressure readings which did not require any followup
97 required a Routine Check within a month
14 required urgent help within one week
3 of these 14 people had exceptionally High Blood Pressure requiring a hospital visit as soon as posible.

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