Oxford researchers analyzed blood pressure readings from approximately 1.4 million adults enrolled in Our Future Health, one of the world’s largest health research programs, according to a study published in BMJ Public Health in September 2026. The findings, reported by NaturalHealth365, indicated that 37% of participants had high blood pressure, defined as a reading of 140/90 or higher or the use of blood pressure medication. Among those with elevated readings, 59% had never received a diagnosis or treatment, researchers said.
The study also found that high blood pressure was not limited to older adults. Fifteen percent of participants aged 18 to 39 already had high readings, according to the research. The data suggested that a substantial share of adults across age groups may be living with the condition without knowing it.
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