High blood pressure is quite common, but is often undiagnosed.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains:

• High blood pressure isn’t just a problem for seniors. It’s also becoming more common in young people.
• Since the condition rarely causes symptoms, you may have high blood pressure even if you feel fine.
• Minority women are at greatest risk of developing high blood pressure and its complications.
• High blood pressure raises a person’s risk of stroke and heart attack.
• Some research shows high blood pressure can raise the risk of dementia later in life.