What can cause high blood pressure? Find out here.

What can cause high blood pressure? Find out here.

If your blood pressure is too high, it puts you at risk for serious diseases such as heart attack and stroke.  There are many factors that cause high blood pressure, and some of these are lifestyle habits that you can control.

See the causes of high blood pressure.

See what lifestyle habits can prevent or control high blood pressure.

The information on High Blood Pressure was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) NIH.