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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE- RISK FACTORS - BEWARE
• Age.
• Family history. high blood pressure runs in families.
• Overweight or obesity.
• Being physically inactive.
• Tobacco use. .
• High salt (sodium) in your diet.
• Less potassium in your diet.
• Less vitamin D in your diet. .
• Alcohol consumption
• Stress.
• Other conditions like chronic kidney disease, diabetes
and sometimes pregnancy can also contribute to high
blood pressure.