It is highly important to prevent and control High Blood Pressure during the adolescent years because people, who suffer from high blood pressure as teenagers, are at a higher risk of cardiovascular problems and blood vessel problems in later years of their life.

Regardless of the complex diagnosis, prevention rules are same for teenagers as for adults: Maintaining a healthy body weight by eating healthy and exercising regularly (at least 3 days a week or more, 20 minutes in the least each day). Smoking, alcohol and the use of drugs are major sources of hypertension amongst teenagers. Hence, refrain from smoking, use of drugs and alcohol or limit them by a major extent. 

Treatments for teenagers suffering from high blood pressure are very diverse. Among adults, the aggressiveness of the treatment is directly proportional to the severity of the type of blood pressure. In contrast to adults, the preferred treatment for teenagers is always adjustment in their lifestyle, while medicines would only be used when in dire need. The same medications are basically used to treat hypertensive teenagers and adults; also, the dose prescribed to a teen would usually be similar to a trail or introductory dosage in adults.