Understanding High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
Written by Nhima Sanha RGN Reviewed by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM and Abimbola Ekundayo MRCP High blood pressure (hypertension) is when blood pushes too hard against your artery walls. It affects one in three UK adults and often has no symptoms, yet it quietly increases your risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage. Black and minority communities […]
Understanding Stroke in Black and African Communities: What You Need to Know
Written by Thelma Okunuga MPHARM Reviewed by Abimbola Ekundayo MRCGP A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood supply to the brain is disrupted. It matters because stroke can cause long-term disability or death, especially if treatment is delayed. Black and African people are at higher risk of having a stroke and often […]