A medical condition of chronically high blood pressure (hypertension); often related to lifestyle or genetics and, if untreated, increases risk of heart disease and stroke.
先週、健康診断で高血圧症と診断された。
I was diagnosed with hypertension at last week's health check.
高血圧症は塩分の摂り過ぎや運動不足が原因になることが多い。
Hypertension is often caused by excessive salt intake and lack of exercise.
薬で高血圧症をコントロールしている患者が増えている。
The number of patients controlling hypertension with medication is increasing.