Free blood pressure test you can get nationwide
Blood pressure is the measurement of pressure that your blood puts against your artery walls as it is pumped around the body.
Your blood pressure level is constantly changing and it can be influenced by many factors including your breathing, eating and emotions.
It is important to get your blood pressure checked regularly as you can work with your doctor to get your blood pressure under control.
Priceline Pharmacy are conducting free blood pressure checks across Australia between May 18 and June 14 as part of Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check.
If you head to your nearest Priceline, a pharmacist will discuss your health and lifestyle habits with you and may provide some advice or refer you to a doctor.
The ideal blood pressure varies from person to person but according to the Heart Foundation, a reading of 120/80mmHg or under is considered healthy.
Readings between 120/80mmHg and 139/89mmHg are in the normal to high range. If a reading is 140/90mmHg and above it is considered high.
High pressure can lead to heart attack, heart disease, stroke, kidney damage and loss of vision. In last year’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check initiative, it was found that one in three people were urgently referred to their doctor for advice on how to lower their blood pressure and decrease the risk of stroke or heart attack.
High blood pressure has few signs and symptoms but ageing increases the risk of high blood pressure. Health and lifestyle factor such as being overweight, alcohol intake, high salt intake and lack of physical activity all contribute to high blood pressure.