Persistently high systemic arterial BLOOD PRESSURE. Based on multiple readings (BLOOD PRESSURE DETERMINATION), hypertension is currently defined as when SYSTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg or when DIASTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently 90 mm Hg or more.
Organized periodic procedures performed on large groups of people for the purpose of detecting disease.
Screening,Mass Screenings,Screening, Mass,Screenings,Screenings, Mass
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D004739
England
A part of Great Britain within the United Kingdom.
D005194
Family Practice
A medical specialty concerned with the provision of continuing, comprehensive primary health care for the entire family.
Family Practices,Practice, Family,Practices, Family
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.