The health service adds that it’s not always clear what causes high blood pressure, but there are things that can increase your risk.
For example, you might be more at risk if you are overweight, eat too much salt, do not do enough exercise, drink too much alcohol or caffeine-based drinks, or if you smoke.
The NHS adds that if you do not get much sleep or have disturbed sleep, are over 65, have a relative with high blood pressure, or are of black African or black Caribbean descent, you may be at increased risk.
Nonetheless, healthy lifestyle changes can sometimes help reduce your chances of getting high blood pressure.