If a parent has hypertension, the child must have his or her blood pressure monitored regularly and avoid factors that cause blood pressure to rise, such as lack of exercise, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, staying up late, and alcohol abuse. Although hypertension is hereditary, there must be both environmental and personal factors involved in order for it to occur. Those with a genetic predisposition can take care to avoid the above triggers, and it is likely that their blood pressure will remain within a stable range. However, if a person has a genetic predisposition to hypertension and is obese due to lack of exercise and exercise, hypertension is likely to occur.