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Thousands of Australians unaware they have high blood pressure

A GP checks a patient’s blood pressure.
A GP checks a patient’s blood pressure. Source: AAP

Thousands of Australians could have high blood pressure and not know it, even though they've been tested at their G-Ps. A new study has found current testing for hypertension can be inaccurate.


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By Gloria Kalache

Presented by Ajak Deng Chiengkou

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Thousands of Australians could have high blood pressure and not know it, even though they've been tested at their G-Ps. A new study has found current testing for hypertension can be inaccurate.



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