MORE than 50,000 people in Bradford could have undiagnosed high blood pressure, according to latest figures.

Public Health England (PHE) said that across the country diseases caused by high blood pressure are estimated to cost the NHS more than £2 billion every year.

The condition, which can be controlled through lifestyle changes, affects more than one in four adults and is one of the biggest causes of premature death and disability in the country.

PHE said if 15 per cent more people who had high blood pressure were diagnosed, £120 million of NHS and social care spend could be avoided over ten years.

It has joined other organisations to publish an action plan to tackle the problem Dr Andrew Lee, who leads on blood pressure for PHE’s Yorkshire and Humber centre, said: “High blood pressure is often symptomless and is impossible to spot without a test, so By working together nationally and locally we hope to reduce premature deaths by raise detection of high blood pressure educating everyone on the steps they can take.” to control their blood pressure. “ It is estimated that 52,870 have undiagnosed high blood pressure in the Bradford district.