Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club and The Stroke Association are joining forces today to help raise awareness of one of the biggest risk factors for stroke: high blood pressure.
They are inviting residents in Burnham-On-Sea to take a moment to have a free blood pressure test on Saturday 27th April between 9am and 1pm at the Baptist Church Hall in College Street, Burnham.
Over half of all strokes can be caused by high blood pressure and it is estimated that over five million people across the UK don’t realise they have the condition.
Burnham-On-Sea Rotary President Ashley Edwards says: “Know Your Blood Pressure Day, on 27th April 2019, is all about raising awareness of the link between high blood pressure and stroke.”
“Rotary are supporting the Stroke Association with blood pressure events throughout April and the rest of the year. Burnham-On-Sea Rotary will be hosting free blood pressure tests on Saturday 27th April.”
“Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK, but with events like these, we hope to change this. A blood pressure test is quick and painless, and it could save your life.”
Alexis Wieroniey, Deputy Director for Policy and Influencing at the Stroke Association, adds: “High blood pressure often has no symptoms, and it’s much more common than people think. That’s why we’re urging as many Highbridge & Burnham on Sea area residents as possible to take a moment and have theirs checked at Burnham on Sea Rotary’s event on 27 April. A blood pressure check only takes a moment, and it’s such a simple way to reduce your risk of a stroke.”
