In today's society, high blood pressure is a major problem, many people do not realize that they are facing it. Unfortunately, there are no symptoms to warn you that your blood pressure is high. , but there are many causes and ways to prevent high blood pressure. Some of the consequences of high blood pressure would be heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. People would even consider him a “silent killer”. A person doesn't know they have high blood pressure until it gets worse, then there is nothing that can be done. This is why he is called a silent killer. When your heart beats, it circulates blood through your arteries, blood which exerts pressure against the walls of your arteries; Between beats, your heart rests. Blood pressure is the force exerted against the walls of your arteries when your heart beats and the force exerted when your heart is resting. The common form of high blood pressure results from hardening of the arteries. The main causes of high blood pressure are weight, bad habits and stress. According to "What is High Blood Pressure," carrying too much weight can be life-threatening. Being overweight is a major risk factor for developing high blood pressure(1). Not getting enough exercise throughout your life can lead to many negative things. It can also put you at risk for high blood pressure. Losing weight has been shown to make a big difference when trying to avoid high blood pressure. A small weight loss can have a significant effect on the medication needs of a person with hypertension (Chilliot1). One of the major causes of high blood pressure is poor diet. A high-fat diet may also increase your risk of high blood pressure. The ...... middle of paper ...... with many consequences on the result. For some people, stress leads to smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol, which also increases blood pressure (“Effects of Stress”1). Overall, high blood pressure is a major problem that many Americans face in today's society. “Normal” blood pressure is not a single number, but a range. Normal blood pressure is 139/89 and below. So if yours is below 140/90, plan to keep it there. If your blood pressure is above 140/90 mm Hg, it is important to talk to your doctor about ways to reduce it (“high blood pressure”1). The main causes of high blood pressure are weight, bad habits and stress. Differences in lifestyle, environment and less access to quality health care are also factors. In conclusion, high blood pressure is a chain reaction. It starts as a silent killer and ends with many health problems..