There are more causes of hypertension in the elderly, the most common causes are as follows: 1, the age factor is the biggest factor in the development of hypertension; 2, bad lifestyle, such as smoking, alcoholism, staying up late, sedentary, less movement, etc.; 3, certain other diseases will also have a certain impact on the elderly hypertension, such as obesity, blood sugar, lipid increase, elevated uric acid, etc.; 4, the elderly state of mind, the state will also have a significant impact on blood pressure 4, the elderly state of mind, state will also have a significant impact on blood pressure, such as the elderly in long-term anxiety, depression or easy to lose temper will cause blood pressure to rise; 5, aggravating factors of hypertension, such as day and night reversal, long-distance travel and fatigue will also lead to a certain degree of increase in blood pressure in the elderly.