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UK stroke rates are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean people
Strokes are rising faster among Black African and Black Caribbean people in the UK than among white people, according to new research discussed on a health programme.
The increase is mainly driven by high blood pressure.
The programme spoke with GP and stroke-risk researcher Dr Iain Marshall about why this is happening.
It also heard from Sheila Chingono, who had a stroke at age 32.
High blood pressure is a key factor behind the trend, the programme said.
Marshall and Chingono discussed what can be done to prevent strokes.
The programme did not specify particular prevention steps or what will happen next.
New research says stroke rates are increasing faster among Black African and Black Caribbean people in the UK than among white people.
The rise is mainly being driven by high blood pressure.
The findings were discussed on the BBC Radio 4 programme Inside Health.
The programme featured GP and stroke-risk researcher Dr Iain Marshall and Sheila Chingono, who had a stroke aged 32.
- Who
- Black African and Black Caribbean people in the UK are experiencing a faster rise in stroke rates than white people.
- What
- New research reported that stroke rates are increasing faster among these groups.
- When
- The findings were discussed on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- The UK.
- Why
- The increase is mainly being driven by high blood pressure.
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- Programme
- Inside Health
- Broadcaster
- BBC Radio 4
- Published
- 13 October 2026
- Main driver
- High blood pressure
- Guest
- Sheila Chingono had a stroke aged 32
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