10 Causes of High Blood Pressure
Cause #10: Family History
If a member of your family had, or has hypertension, you are at a higher risk of getting it. Many studies have found that high blood pressure seems to run in families. There have also been observations that people of African descent have a higher risk of getting hypertension than those of European, Hispanic or Asian descent.
These findings do not mean that you will definitely get high blood pressure if you belong in a family or descent with a higher risk of the disease. However, the knowledge that you are likely to get high blood pressure should challenge you to lead a healthier lifestyle. This can greatly reduce your risk of getting the disease. Also remember that you need to undergo regular blood pressure checks to find out if you have it in order to keep it under control.
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