Hypertension is high blood pressure, It is a major health problem. In the United States about 50 million people age 6 and older have HTN. Hypertension is a serious medical condition because it may lead to a Heart condition, Stroke as well as many other health related complications.         Hypertension occurs when arterioles, small blood vessels that branch of from the arteries, become constricted making it difficult for blood pressure to pass through them. As a result, blood …showed first 75 words of 1330 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1330 total…the blood pressure reduced to avoid complication. Conclusion:         High blood pressure is a serious health problem especially if is not diagnosed and treated on time, it would damage other organs on our body. HTN untreated would shorten the life span by 10-20 years. If the condition is hereditary or life style related it is recommended to exercise and keep a specific diet and a decrease in the salt and cholesterol consumed on our daily life.