How Often Should Adults Check Blood Pressure Level

According to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, about 30% of Indians have never tested their blood pressure.

Adults between 18 and 40 must check their blood pressure levels every three years to gauge any underlying diseases, and to enable a faster diagnosis and treatment, doctors said.

According to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR), about 30% of Indians have never tested their blood pressure.

"People older than 40 should have their blood pressure checked one time a year. Those between 18 and 40 should get their blood pressure checked every three to five years unless they fall into the high-risk category," Dr Tushar Tayal, Lead Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, told IANS.