are approximately 1.5-2.0 greater in African Americans than in the white population” (p.165). Hypertension is a multifactorial disease in which several aspects cause hypertension. According to Ferdinand & Saunders (2006), “causal factors have been identified in African Americans as obesity, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol intake, excess dietary sodium, and inadequate intake of potassium, fruits, and vegetables” (p. 23). Other factors that cause hypertension in African Americans include race, age, gender, stress, family history of hypertension, socioeconomic status, and lack of awareness about hypertension. There is no defined cause for hypertension; however, African Americans have several factors that lead to hypertension. As a result, many of these factors can lead to vital health