High blood pressure can happen to anyone. In fact, 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure.
Professional drivers are at increased risk for developing high blood pressure because of their lifestyle. The job of a driver is stressful, and life on the road makes it challenging to maintain healthier eating and exercise habits. Drivers need to be especially careful about monitoring and treating their blood pressure.
Other groups with increased risk for high blood pressure include:
People with blood relatives who have high blood pressure, like a father, mother or sibling
Men over the age of 55
Women over the age of 65
People who get little or no regular physical activity
