More than half (58%) of Scots tested showed signs of high blood pressure, which becomes more prevalent as patients grow older, and experts said it was particularly worrying that one-third of people under the age of 34 also had raised levels.
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One young Scot in three has high blood pressure
One in three young adults in Scotland has high blood pressure, according to a study that has fuelled concerns about the future health of the population.
