Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. (1)
Hypertension is a serious medical condition and can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is a silent killer and a major cause of premature death worldwide. (1)
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adults aged 30–79 years worldwide had hypertension in 2024 (2)
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of adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition (2)
What is blood pressure?
When the heart pumps blood through the arteries, the blood puts pressure on the artery walls. This is called blood pressure. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities. (3)
Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats. (2)
Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Your health care team can diagnose high blood pressure. They can also make treatment decisions by reviewing your systolic (first number) and diastolic (second number) blood pressure levels and comparing them to guidelines. (3)
The higher your blood pressure levels, the more risk you have for other health problems, such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. (3)
Blood pressure is measured using two numbers (2):
If the measurement reads 117 systolic and 78 diastolic, you would say, “117 over 78,” or write, “117/78 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).”
A normal blood pressure for an adult, is usually less than 120/80 mmHg. Please talk to your doctor or healthcare professional.
High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure (3).
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Only are diagnosed and treated (2)
High blood pressure can damage your health in many ways. It can seriously hurt important organs like your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. (3)
Poorly controlled hypertension puts you at increased risk for cardiac disease (congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina, left ventricular hypertrophy, and arrhythmias), cerebrovascular disease (stroke and cognitive decline), renal disease (chronic renal failure and dialysis), and vascular disease (accelerated atherosclerosis and retinopathy) (4)
It is important to detect hypertension as early as possible so the respective treatment can begin. If you have concerns about your risk or blood pressure numbers, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider.
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Only of people with hypertension have been diagnosed (4)
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Only of people with hypertension have controlled blood pressure (4)
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Practice healthy living habits to help prevent high blood pressure:
Measure your blood pressure regularly to detect any health problems early.
You can get your blood pressure checked (5):
However, be aware that many things can affect a blood pressure reading, including nervousness, what you ate, drank or did before your reading, and even how you are sitting. It is therefore important to get an accurate blood pressure reading so that you have a clearer picture of your risk. (5)
If a health care professional diagnoses you with high blood pressure, talk with your health care team about your blood pressure levels and how they affect your treatment plan. (3)
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Take your medicine (6).
Talk with your doctor or healthcare professional about the best type of treatment for you. You may need to take more than one type of medicine to control your blood pressure. Blood pressure medicines can work several different ways. Blood pressure medicines can keep blood pressure at a healthy level by:
It is important to take your blood pressure medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking your current medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Last update: 24 March 2026
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References
1. World Health Organization Health Topics, Hypertension. Accessed 24 March 2026
2, World Health Organization fact sheets, Hypertension. Published 25 September 2025, Accessed 24 March 2026
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, About High Blood Pressure | High Blood Pressure | CDC. Accessed 24 March 2026
4. Edwards EW, Saari HD, DiPette DJ. Inadequate hypertension control rates: A global concern for countries of all income levels. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2022 Mar;24(3):362-364. doi: 10.1111/jch.14444. Epub 2022 Feb 24. PMID: 35199940; PMCID: PMC8924991.
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Measuring Your Blood Pressure | High Blood Pressure | CDC, Accessed 24 March 2026
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Managing High Blood Pressure | High Blood Pressure | CDC , Accessed 24 March 2026
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