Hypertension is a medical term used for elevated or high blood pressure. Hypertension does not mean that a person is overly tense or nervous. It increases the risk of strokes, heart failure, heart attacks and kidney failure. The complication of hypertension can be prevented by treating or controlling it in a majority of cases. Hypertension is the leading Non-Communicable Disease. Adult hypertension prevalence has risen dramatically over the past three decades. It is estimated that ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, acute myocardial infarctions and strokes are main complication of hypertension. Kidney or endocrine diseases play little role to cause hypertension. The main cause of hypertension is alcoholism, obesity, smoking, fast food, lack of physical activity, stress are the main cause of hypertension. Therefore lifestyle modification is necessary to prevent and manage hypertension.