High blood pressure is common in our society. Some individuals have a number of risk factors that increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. The risk factors that may influence blood pressure are categorized into either modifiable or non modifiable.
Not Modifiable Risk Factors
- Age. Blood pressure will occur once all individuals
reach a certain age. Men tend to develop high blood
pressure much earlier than female, but by the 6/7th
decade of life, most elderly people have some degree
of hypertension.
- Race. High blood pressure is particularly more common
among blacks, and occurs at a much earlier age compared
to Caucasians. Serious complications, such as stroke
and heart attack, also are more common in blacks.
- Family history. High blood pressure is more common in
families with a history of hypertension.
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