Are You at Risk for High Blood Pressure?

It may help to understand what puts you at risk (called a risk factor) for having high blood pressure. You may have some, all, or even no risk factors.This means you can have high blood pressure even if you don’t have any risk factors.

Risk factors you CAN’T control

Your age—Blood pressure often rises as people age. Half of Americans 60 years and older have high blood pressure
Race/ethnicity—Some ethnic groups, such as African Americans, have a higher risk for high blood pressure. And their high blood pressure can be more severe and appear earlier in life than in other ethnic groups
Your family history—You have a higher risk for high blood pressure if your family has a history of it

Risk factors you CAN control

Health problems and medicines—Some health problems and medicines can increase blood pressure. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this
Other habits—Eating too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, and being inactive may increase your risk for high blood pressure. Also, being overweight or obese is linked to high blood pressure

Know your numbers

Knowing about risk factors can help you understand your condition. But you also need to know your blood pressure numbers. Then you can work with your doctor on a plan for lowering your high blood pressure.

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