Cardiovascular condition
Life expectancy with high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major but highly modifiable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
What the research suggests
Untreated high blood pressure raises long-term cardiovascular risk, but it is one of the most treatable risk factors. Well-controlled blood pressure substantially reduces the associated risk, so the effect on life expectancy depends largely on how well it is managed.
What changes the outlook
Medication where needed, reducing salt, physical activity, weight management, and limiting alcohol all lower blood pressure and risk.
What helps
- Taking blood pressure medication as prescribed
- Reducing salt intake
- Regular physical activity
- Weight management
- Limiting alcohol
Estimate your own range
Answer around a dozen short questions and get a five-year age range based on your profile. It takes about two minutes.
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Does high blood pressure reduce life expectancy?
Untreated high blood pressure raises long-term cardiovascular risk, but it is one of the most treatable risk factors. Well-controlled blood pressure substantially reduces the associated risk, so the effect on life expectancy depends largely on how well it is managed.
What improves the outlook with high blood pressure?
Medication where needed, reducing salt, physical activity, weight management, and limiting alcohol all lower blood pressure and risk.
Can I get a personal estimate?
This tool gives a statistical estimate as a five-year range based on your overall profile, including high blood pressure alongside your other answers. It is not a prediction. For personal medical guidance, speak to a GP or specialist.