Introduction 

The world believes that youth is often associated with good health, energy, and strength. A misconception we continue to fight is that blood pressure is something to worry about only when one is older, but is being young really enough to protect you from blood pressure problems? The truth is that both high and low blood pressure can affect people of different ages, including young adults. Sometimes abnormal blood pressure shows few or no obvious symptoms, so it is always important to make regular health checks an important way of knowing what is happening inside the body.

Age is not a Free Pass: Understanding These Diseases and Their Causes

Blood pressure is more than just a number on a machine; it is an indicator of what is happening inside the body. When it is too high, a condition known as hypertension is detected, in which the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. When it is low, it is known as hypotension, which involves the body not receiving enough blood and oxygen to function properly. And even though these conditions are often associated with older adults, young people are not automatically protected from them.

Causes of High and Low Blood Pressure Among Young Adults

Most of the blame is placed on the lifestyle choices being made by young adults these days. High blood pressure can develop without obvious signs, and that is why it is called a “silent killer”. Factors such as an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, which has now been replaced with long screen time among young people, excessive salt intake, stress, obesity, and certain medical conditions can contribute to high blood pressure. Therefore, young people are affected even when they feel perfectly healthy. Low blood pressure, on the other hand, is associated with dehydration, blood loss, or certain underlying medical conditions. Although it is not always considered dangerous, persistent or severe. It should be equally taken as seriously as high blood pressure among young adults.

Conclusion 

Blood pressure (high and low) is one of the non- communicable diseases that have unexpectedly hit many countries, including Zambia. Different governments have continued to invest in the prevention and early detection of these diseases, especially among young adults. Different health surveys, community health education, and specialized infrastructure investments have been put in place, as it is believed that early tracking of these diseases will help control the everyday surging numbers of affected young people. Therefore, it is important for young adults to take advantage of these provided solutions while also taking up a healthy lifestyle to avoid being hit by these diseases. In conclusion, “Check it before it checks you!”