10 Causes of Hypertension
Cause #3: Hereditary
When any animal reproduces, they pass on their genes to their offspring. These genes contain a great deal of information regarding how we grow and develop both physically and mentally. While our parents’ genes will dictate our health and growth, they can also contain faults that are not beneficial.
If either of your parents suffered from high blood pressure, there’s a good chance that you will too. If you go for a check-up and you are found to have high blood pressure, you are likely to be asked if there is a history of the condition in your family.
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