People are being encouraged to have their blood pressure checked as part of an awareness campaign.
Know Your Numbers week will run from September 2-6 and see Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) staff and patients offered free blood pressure checks.
The trust's Here for Health team, the health improvement advice centre for OUH which works to improve healthcare access, will be running blood pressure pop-up stands across OUH sites.
The stands will be at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre's main entrance from 11am-1pm on September 2, at the John Radcliffe Hospital's Women's Centre from 10am-midday on September 3 for Women’s Centre staff, and at the hospital's West Wing from 12.30pm-2.30pm on the same day.
On September 4, Horton General Hospital will hold a pop-up in its MAC room from 11am-1pm, a day later, a stand will be held at OUH Cowley from 11am-1pm for staff, and the final stand will be held at Churchill Hospital from 11am-1pm on September 6.
Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure increases the likelihood of developing medical problems including heart attacks, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, eye problems, kidney disease, heart failure, and heart rhythm issues.
Lifestyle changes such as healthier food choices, regular exercise and early disease detection can, however, minimise the risk and save lives.
Emma Hagues, Here for Health service development manager at OUH, said: "Regular blood pressure checks help people manage their health, lowering the risk of serious conditions and enhancing wellbeing.
"Raising awareness about blood pressure is also vital in addressing health inequalities, which is a key focus for us.
"Regardless of age, it's important to monitor and control blood pressure, as high blood pressure is not an inevitable part of aging and can be managed at any stage of life."
High blood pressure, though common among older adults, is a silent threat as there are usually no symptoms of the condition.
Blood pressure checks are available at pharmacies or GP surgeries for those who think they are at risk or as part of the NHS health check given to adults aged 40 to 74 every five years.
Deputy chief medical officer at OUH, Dr Anny Sykes, said: "Detecting high blood pressure early significantly improves the chances of preventing strokes, heart attacks, and long-term health issues.
"By 'knowing your numbers', people can manage potential risks and potentially save your life, so we urge people to get a blood pressure check when they can.
"Finding and treating high blood pressure has been identified in NHS England's approach to reducing healthcare inequalities."
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