Hypertension is not a disease of just the aged. According to WHO, in 2015 the prevalence of hypertension in females aged 18 and over was around 20% and males around 24%. The prevalence of hypertension in children and adolescents is 3.5%. The increasing prevalence can be attributed to the significant influence of childhood obesity. Young adults are less likely to be aware that they have hypertension and are less likely to be receiving treatment for the same.