One in every 10 Americans between the ages of 18 and 39 years old suffers from hypertension. Previous research has shown that young adults with hypertension are less likely to receive blood pressure medication than middle-aged and older adults because of lack of healthcare access. Because hypertension in young adulthood increases the risk of future cardiovascular events, medical treatment is advised if a patient's blood pressure isn't lowered through lifestyle modifications. Previous studies have also shown that medication can help control hypertension among young adults better and faster than is the case for older adults.