In this important start-of-the-year episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, we turn our attention to a health issue that doesn’t always make the headlines, but should. High blood pressure.

Often called the silent killer, high blood pressure rarely causes obvious symptoms, yet it’s one of the biggest risk factors for stroke and brain haemorrhage. What’s more, it’s increasingly becoming an issue not just for adults, but for children too, as rising obesity levels and lifestyle changes begin to affect younger generations.

To help us unpack this critical conversation, we are joined by Dean Wallace consultant paediatrician, who will help us unpack:

• What blood pressure really is, and why it matters to our brain health
  
  
  
• How high blood pressure quietly strains our blood vessels over time
  
  
  
• Why young, healthy people are not immune — and why so many go undiagnosed
  
  
  
• The rise in childhood hypertension, what it means for long-term health, and what families can do about it
  
  
  
• Simple lifestyle shifts and regular checks that can drastically reduce risk
  
  
  
• How the Natalie Kate Moss Trust is raising awareness and driving prevention
  
  

This episode is designed to empower you with knowledge and practical steps — whether you’re looking after your own health, supporting a loved one, or thinking about the wellbeing of the next generation.

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