Cultural Competence in a Multicultural World Â» Section 1. Understanding Culture and Diversity in Building Communities Â» Main Section. Chapter 27. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46.
High blood pressure (hypertension) doesn't usually have any symptoms, so the only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked. Healthy adults aged over 40 should have their blood pressure checked at least once every five years. If you're at an increased risk of high blood pressure, you should have your blood pressure checked more often â ideally once a year. Having this done is easy and could save your life. This page covers:
â¢ Measure your blood pressure in both arms the first time you use a monitor. Use the arm with the highest reading to take future readings. â¢ Wait for at least 30 minutes after drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercise before you take a reading. record your readings â¢ Take your blood pressure twice a day for seven days. Look at the numbers below to find your cuff size (the wrong cuff size can increase your blood pressure numbers.) measure this way â¢ Rest for at least 5 minutes before you take a reading. â¢ Sit with your legs uncrossed, your back supported and your feet on the floor.