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Blood pressure control for elderly people

Blood pressure increases with age because the arteries become stiffer. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure over 140/90 mm Hg. High blood pressure is a very frequent problem among the elderly. High blood pressure affects more than two out of three individuals over 75 years of age.

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