High blood pressure (HBP) is a common condition. In the United States, about 1 in 3 adults has HBP.
Certain traits, conditions, and habits—known as risk factors—can raise your risk for HBP. The major risk factors for HBP are described below.
Older Age
Blood pressure tends to rise with age. If you're a male older than 45 or a female older than 55, you're at increased risk for HBP. Over half of all Americans aged 60 and older have HBP.
Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is the most common form of HBP in older adults. ISH occurs when only systolic blood pressure (the top number) is high. About 2 out of 3 people over age 60 with HBP have ISH.
HBP doesn't have to be a routine part of aging. You can take steps to keep your blood pressure at a normal level.
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Certain traits, conditions, and habits—known as risk factors—can raise your risk for HBP. The major risk factors for HBP are described below.
Older Age
Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is the most common form of HBP in older adults. ISH occurs when only systolic blood pressure (the top number) is high. About 2 out of 3 people over age 60 with HBP have ISH.
HBP doesn't have to be a routine part of aging. You can take steps to keep your blood pressure at a normal level.
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