Hypertension

You may be more likely to have high blood pressure due to your genetics, age, and whether you have certain health conditions.

Things that increase the risk of having high blood pressure include:

• older age
• genetics
• being overweight or obese
• not being physically active
• high-salt diet
• drinking too much alcohol

Lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, quitting tobacco and being more active can help lower blood pressure. Some people may still need to take medicines.