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Heart, metabolismHgmm / mmHg

Blood pressure

Optimal

< 120/80 measured at home

Why

The world's leading mortality risk; above 115/75 every +20/10 mmHg doubles cardiovascular death.

How often

Monthly at home (7-day morning/evening average).

What moves it

Salt < 5 g, potassium (vegetables), weight loss, cardio, less alcohol, sleep; medication when needed.

Sources

  1. Lewington S et al. Age-specific relevance of usual blood pressure to vascular mortality. Lancet (2002) ↗

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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