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 Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.

Common couse of Hypertension: 

Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Hypertension stages :

• Normal: systolic less than 120 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.
• Elevated: systolic between 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.
• Stage 1: systolic between 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic between 80-89 mm Hg.
• Stage 2: systolic at least 140 mm Hg or diastolic at least 90 mm Hg.

Normal Blood Pressure By Age:

Age	SBP	DBP
21-25	120.5	78.5
26-30	119.5	76.5
31-35	114.5	75.5
36-40	120.5	75.5

Stoke lavel blood pressure :

Blood pressure readings above 180/120 mmHg are considered stroke-level, dangerously high and require immediate medical attention.

Life style change lower blood pressure

1.Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline.

2.Exercise regularly.

3.Eat a healthy diet.

4.Reduce sodium in your diet.

5.Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

6.Quit smoking.

7.Cut back on caffeine.

8.Reduce your stress