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These are some common factors:
- Increased age - 40s and older
- High blood pressure runs in your family
- You are pregnant
- You are considered medically overweight /obese
- Drink too much alcohol
- Often stressed
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoSome risk factors of hypertension are age, gender, and obesity. Other risk factors for hypertension are high stress, eating too much sodium, and heredity.
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∙ 12y agoPoor Diet
Lack of Exercise
There is also a hereditary aspect
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∙ 14y agoPoor diet. Excessive use of alcohol. Lack of exercise.
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What type of pathogen is hypertension?
hypertension is not a pathogen, it is a condition. There are many causes for hypertension, but I don't know of any pathogens that can directly cause hypertension.
Can sinusitis causes hypertension?
yes it can
Why hypertension a serious problem?
Hypertension is a serious problem because it kills. Hypertension (HIGH blood pressure), if uncontrolled, causes damage to various organs in the body.
Where do you get a Hypertension?
Hypertension is usually from different causes. The usual if because of Obesity and lifestyle. Smoking is also a risk factor for hypertension as well as other disease such as Diabetes.
The liver disease that causes portal hypertension with ascites is?
Cirrhosis
Does pulmonary hypertension causes left ventricular failure?
yes
What causes broken blood vessels?
Suddenly angry and hypertension.
What causes kidney tumors?
smoking, obesity, hypertension are the most common causes for kidney tumor.
Why does Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension develop?
Some common causes are: Sleep apnea Emphysema Some people develop pulmonary hypertension without there being an obvious cause. This is called Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension.
What are three circulation diseases?
Hypertension Atherosclerosis Stroke
What most directly causes hypertension?
High cholesterol levels, and not enough exercise.
Are blood thinners used to treat hypertension?
No, it causes low blood pressure
