Hypertension Risk Factors

High blood pressure risk factors include


* Age
The risk of high blood pressure increases as you age. Through early middle age
high blood pressure is more common in men
Women are more likely to develop high blood pressure after menopause



* Race
High blood pressure is particularly common among blacks, often developing
at an earlier age than it does in whites
Serious complications, such as stroke and heart attack, also are more common in blacks



* Family history
High blood pressure tends to run in families



* Being overweight or obese
The more you weigh, the more blood you need to supply
oxygen and nutrients to your tissues
As the volume of blood circulated through
your blood vessels increases, so does the pressure on your artery walls



* Not being physically active
People who are inactive tend to have higher heart rates. The higher
your heart rate, the harder your heart must work with each contraction
and the stronger the force on your arteries
Lack of physical activity also increases the risk of being overweight



* Using tobacco
Not only does smoking tobacco immediately raise your blood pressure temporarily
but the chemicals in tobacco can damage the lining of your artery walls
This can cause your arteries to narrow, increasing your blood pressure



* Too much salt (sodium) in your diet
Too much sodium in your diet can cause your body to retain fluid
which increases blood pressure



* Too little potassium in your diet
Potassium helps balance the amount of sodium in your cells. If you don't
consume or retain enough potassium, you may accumulate too much sodium in your blood



* Too little vitamin D in your diet
It's uncertain if having too little vitamin D in your diet can lead to high blood pressure
Researchers think vitamin D may affect an enzyme produced by your kidneys
that affects your blood pressure. More studies are necessary
to determine vitamin D's role in blood pressure



* Drinking too much alcohol
Over time, heavy drinking can damage your heart. Having more than two
or three drinks in a sitting can also temporarily raise your blood pressure
as it may cause your body to release hormones
that increase your blood flow and heart rate



* Stress
High levels of stress can lead to a temporary, but dramatic, increase
in blood pressure. If you try to relax by eating more, using
tobacco or drinking alcohol, you may only increase problems with high blood pressure



* Certain chronic conditions
Certain chronic conditions also may increase your risk of high blood pressure
including high cholesterol, diabetes, kidney disease and sleep apnea




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