Biggest BP check
April 2, 2014
The National Stroke Foundation
(NSF) is partnering with Chemmart
Pharmacies to host ‘Australia’s
Biggest Blood Pressure Check’,
providing free health checks to
better inform Australians of their
stroke risk level.
NSF ceo Dr Erin Lalor urged local
residents to take advantage of the
free checks.
“High blood pressure is the
highest and most modifiable risk
factor for stroke.”
By checking blood pressure
and completing a questionnaire,
Chemmart pharmacists and other
health professionals can identify
people who may have high blood
pressure, with those at risk referred
to their doctor for advice.
Lalor said that while high blood
pressure was the most modifiable
risk factor for stroke, other
significant factors contributing
to risk included age, gender and
lifestyle.
The NSF and Chemmart Pharmacy
are also asking the community to
‘unite to fight stroke’ by wearing a
Stroke Solidarity String this April,
the international symbol of stroke
awareness.
Its founding sponsor in Australia
is Macquarie Life - to source Stroke
Solidarity Strings CLICK HERE.
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