Know your numbers! Week 2024

30th August 2024

This year’s campaign will take place from 2-8 September 2024.

With the everyday pressure of life, we know that understanding why it’s important to know your blood pressure numbers and taking the time to get them measured isn’t always a priority. However, did you know that getting a blood pressure check is the first step to preventing heart attacks and strokes?

Each cigarette you smoke causes a temporary rise in blood pressure. Smoking damages the lining of your arteries, leading to a build-up of fatty material. This makes them narrower and harder to get blood through. It also makes your blood more likely to clot and forces your heart to work harder. It reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood that makes your heartbeat faster and raises your blood pressure. These changes can lead to a stroke and heart attacks.

High blood pressure also causes narrowing of the arteries, therefore if you have high blood pressure and you smoke, the process happens much faster, dramatically raising your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and your blood pressure. Kicking the habit brings health benefits straight away, no matter how long you’ve smoked for. You’ll lower your risk of disease, breathe more easily, feel fitter and be able to taste more.

This year One You Cheshire East will be hosting pop up stand in various locations. For anyone who wants to get their blood pressure checked and find some more information about how we can help reduce your blood pressure, please come along.

Easy Medical Centre Crewe • Tuesday 3rd September at 9:30am-10:30am • Friday 6th September at 12pm-13:00pm

Water Green Medical centre Macclesfield • Thursday 5th September at 12pm-1pm

Ashfields Primary Care Centre Sandbach • Wednesday 4th September 10:15am-11:15am

Congleton Library (for information no blood pressure check) • Thursday 5th September at 13:00pm-15:00pm

Eagle Bridge Medical Centre Crewe • Thursday 5th September at 11:00am- 12:00pm