which risk factor is most closely associated with hypertension?
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['Being overweight or obese. The more you weigh the more blood flow you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. ... ', 'Too much salt (sodium) in your diet. ... ', 'Too little potassium in your diet. ... ', 'Not being physically active. ... ', 'Drinking too much alcohol.']
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Blood pressure is linked to other medical issues. Correspondingly, chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, sleep apnea and high cholesterol increase the risk for developing high blood pressure.
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Controllable risk factors for heart disease include: Smoking. High LDL, or "bad"cholesterol, and low HDL, or "good"cholesterol. Uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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['Primary: High blood pressure that is not related to another medical condition.', 'Secondary: Another medical condition that causes high blood pressure, usually occurring in the kidneys, arteries, heart, or endocrine system.']
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High blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke because it's the leading cause of stroke. HBP adds to your heart's workload and damages your arteries and organs over time. Compared to people whose blood pressure is normal, people with HBP are more likely to have a stroke.
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Risk factors for elevated blood pressure include: Being overweight or obese. The greater your body mass, the more blood you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. As the amount of blood going through your blood vessels increases, so does the force on your artery walls.
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['pre-existing hypertension (high blood pressure)', 'kidney disease.', 'diabetes.', 'PIH with a previous pregnancy.', "mother's age younger than 20 or older than 40.", 'multiple fetuses (twins, triplets)']
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['High blood pressure.', 'High cholesterol.', 'Smoking.', 'Obesity.', 'Physical inactivity.']
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['leading a sedentary lifestyle (with little or no exercise)', 'smoking.', 'being overweight.', 'a diet with a high salt intake.', 'high blood cholesterol.', 'a family history of high blood pressure.', 'high alcohol consumption.', 'diabetes.']
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The most important factor affecting BP is the diameter of the blood vessel, but vessel length and the viscosity of the blood are also factors. In addition, the greater the blood volume in the vessels, the greater the blood pressure.
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['Age. The risk of high blood pressure increases as you age. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Being overweight or obese. ... ', 'Not being physically active. ... ', 'Using tobacco. ... ', 'Too much salt (sodium) in your diet. ... ', 'Too little potassium in your diet.']
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Primary (essential) hypertension is diagnosed in the absence of an identifiable secondary cause. Approximately 90-95% of adults with hypertension have primary hypertension, whereas secondary hypertension accounts for around 5-10% of the cases.
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Your doctor can help you find out what might be causing yours. Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
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['High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). High blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. ... ', 'High Blood Cholesterol. One of the major risk factors for heart disease is high blood cholesterol. ... ', 'Diabetes. ... ', 'Obesity and Overweight. ... ', 'Smoking. ... ', 'Physical Inactivity. ... ', 'Gender. ... ', 'Heredity.']
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Hypertension is a common clinical problem and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Elevated heart rate is associated with elevated blood pressure, increased risk for hypertension, and, among hypertensives, increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
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The risk factors that can be controlled (modifiable) are: High BP; high blood cholesterol levels; smoking; diabetes; overweight or obesity; lack of physical activity; unhealthy diet and stress.
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['High blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. ... ', 'Unhealthy blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by the liver or found in certain foods. ... ', 'Diabetes mellitus. ... ', 'Obesity.']