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North London men have second highest blood pressure
Startling statistics have revealed that men in north London have the second highest blood pressure in the UK after Glasgow, with over half of them measuring well over the safety zone.
During the summer of 2007, London participated in a UK-wide Town Check Up, where citizens of the north area of the city were invited to undergo their own personal MOTs.
While around a fifth of women also registered above average blood pressure, it was the male population who was markedly over, many of them 40-years-old or younger.
Another important statistic emerging was that 45 per cent of north Londoners were classified as overweight, with 38 per cent clinically obese and 2 per cent extremely obese - at an average of 34-years-old.
Older people participating, especially those over retirement age appeared to be brimming with health relative to the younger, largely working population.
Town Check-Up was created by renowned wellness brands Salter and HoMedics to encourage regular monitoring of various health indicators, such as weight, blood pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index) in order to help people follow a more balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Dame Kelly Holmes, Olympic gold medallist attended her local Town Check Up in Tonbridge, and commented: "I think the Salter HoMedics Town Check Up is a great initiative as it gives people the opportunity to focus on their general well being. Nurses at the event have shown just how easy it is to monitor and take control of our health at home, keeping an eye on key health indicators such as weight and blood pressure.
"Combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, these small steps can impact positively on our health and fitness," added the athlete.
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