Hypertension is on the rise in kids, and it could have lasting effects on their health

Tuesday is World Hypertension Day, and high blood pressure is a primary risk of cardiovascular disease. According to the CDC, 29% of U.S. adults suffer from hypertension, and 63% of adults age 60 and up have high blood pressure. But, hypertension is on the rise in kids, too, and if left unchecked, it can have a lifetime of negative consequences.