What causes hypertension? At present, the etiology and pathogenesis of hypertension are not clear, but many factors are related to its pathogenesis. Common ones are: first, age, and the incidence of hypertension increases with age. Second, obesity. Third, a high-fat and high-salt diet will lead to high blood lipids, which will lead to atherosclerosis and hypertension. Fourth, genetic factors, patients with a family history of hyperlipidemia have a higher probability of developing hypertension than normal people. Fifth, environmental occupational factors, long-term tension, high pressure, easy to suffer from high blood pressure.