What Causes Preeclampsia?
8. Who’s at Risk
Preeclampsia is a condition that is involved with pregnancies. It is not a common condition and is more likely to happen in women in their first pregnancy, and carrying more than one child also increases the risk. The risks are also high in women over 35, and in those that are unusually young.
Black women are also more likely to develop the condition than women of other races. Obese women are also in a higher risk category. Another risk factor is having a history of preeclampsia in the family, and people with chronic hypertension are also more likely to have problems. Having had some conditions like diabetes and kidney disease also puts people at a higher risk.
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