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than in 2002 (41%), P= 0.027. ABPM recordings showed significantly fewer undiagnosed hypertensive individuals in 2012 (14%) that in 2002 (28%), P< 0.001. Significantly more hypertensive individuals were optimally treated in 2012, (44%) versus (19%), P < 0.001. Minimum and mean systolic BP were significantly lower in the 2012 cohort, but maximum systolic BP and diastolic BP did not differ. Use of ACE inhibitor, angiotensin receptor blockers and diuretics had significantly increased over the 10-year interval. Patient reported rates of falls, dizziness and syncope had not risen significantly. Ischaemic heart disease was significantly less common in the 2012 cohort, P< 0.05. Conclusion: Hypertension in older people is better recognised and more effectively managed now than 10 years ago. This has not been associated with a significant change in rates of falls, dizziness or syncope.