Frequently Asked Questions

A person is said to have hypertension if the systolic blood pressure is persistently equal to or above 140 mmHg, or diastolic blood pressure is equal to or above 90 mmHg, or both. This is because people with blood pressure at these levels and above are predisposed to complications.

About one of every three adults in Nigeria has hypertension. Unfortunately, most of the people with hypertension are not aware of having the condition. majority of those who are aware of having hypertension are not on treatment or properly treated.

In the majority of people with hypertension, the cause is genetic. Genes are the building blocks of the body. This means that hypertension can inherited from parents.

Yes. These factors include ageing, family history of hypertension, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, excess salt intake, cigarette smoking, and excess alcohol. These factors may lead to hypertension on their own or hasten the onset of hypertension in those who are genetically predisposed.