What Are the Causes of High Blood Pressure in Young People?
The causes of high blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, in young people are considered either primary or secondary. Primary hypertension is defined as high blood pressure that has no known cause. This type of high blood pressure can also be caused by lifestyle issues such as smoking, drinking and poor diet. Secondary hypertension is defined as a type of high blood pressure that has an identifiable underlying cause.