Hypertension Risk Calculator
Assess your risk of developing high blood pressure based on your lifestyle and health.
Calculate Your Risk
Your Hypertension Risk
How hypertension risk is assessed
This calculator looks at major risk factors for high blood pressure including age, weight, lifestyle, and family history.
Key risk factors:
• Age (risk increases after 45)
• Being overweight or obese
• Family history of high BP
• High salt intake
• Lack of physical activity
• Excessive alcohol use
• Smoking
• Chronic stress
• Age (risk increases after 45)
• Being overweight or obese
• Family history of high BP
• High salt intake
• Lack of physical activity
• Excessive alcohol use
• Smoking
• Chronic stress
FAQs
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is when your blood pressure is consistently 130/80 mmHg or higher.
Can I prevent high blood pressure?
Yes! Maintain healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat less salt, limit alcohol, don't smoke, and manage stress.
What are symptoms of high blood pressure?
Most people have no symptoms! That's why it's called the "silent killer." Get your BP checked regularly.
How often should I check my blood pressure?
At least once every 2 years if normal. More often if you have risk factors or borderline high BP.
Can I lower my blood pressure naturally?
Yes! Lose weight, exercise, eat the DASH diet (lots of fruits/vegetables), reduce salt, and limit alcohol.