Blood pressure varies and increases with age and it can be affected by different lifestyles and genetic factors. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80.Blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious problems like stroke, vision loss, heart attack or failure, kidney failure and death. Excessive drinking of alcohol, smoking, kidney disease, diabetes, obesity and too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, but it can be treated.
Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation