What is blood pressure measured in?
centimetres of mercury (cmHg)
millimetres of mercury (mmHg)
millimetres of iron (mmFe)
Systolic pressure is the blood pressure between heartbeats.
Systolic pressure is the maximum pressure the heart produces.
What factors can increase blood pressure?
Stress
High alcohol intake
Smoking
Being overweight
Regular exercise
Eating a balanced diet
High blood pressure can not cause blood vessels to burst.
