High blood pressure is more common in younger men, and should be taken just as serious as in their older counterparts. High blood pressure an old man's disease.

Young men are less likely than older men to believe they have hypertension and less likely to go back to the doctor.

Untreated hypertension damages the heart and other organs and can lead to life-threatening conditions that include heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It's called "the silent killer" because symptoms generally appear only after the disease has caused damage to vital organs.

Younger vs. Older Men With High Blood Pressure

Younger men with high blood pressure typically have high diastolic pressure while older men have high systolic pressure. In young men, the diastolic pressure rises because the heart is pumping harder, In older men, the systolic pressure rises and stiffens arteries.

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