§ Mr. WatsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department are taking to encourage self monitoring of hypertension. [165802]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonIt is essential that individuals across the population be made aware of the risks associated with high blood pressure and the importance of knowing their blood pressure. For the last two years, the Department has contributed to the funding of The Blood Pressure Association's national blood pressure testing week, which is the annual event highlighting their ongoingKnow Your Numbers campaign.