What factors contribute to hypertension?

What are conditions that increase my risk for high blood pressure?

• Elevated Blood Pressure. Elevated blood pressure is blood pressure that is slightly higher than normal.
• Diabetes.
• Unhealthy Diet.
• Physical Inactivity.
• Obesity.
• Too Much Alcohol.
• Tobacco Use.
• Genetics and Family History.

How is hypertension defined?

Overview. Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels.

What are some of the risk factors for essential hypertension?

High blood pressure has many risk factors, including:

• 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.

Can you feel high blood pressure?

Most people who have high blood pressure do not have symptoms. In some cases, people with high blood pressure may have a pounding feeling in their head or chest, a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness, or other signs.

What are the risk factors for developing hypertension?

Risk factors for developing hypertension include excessive sodium intake, low potassium intake, excessive alcohol intake, lack of exercise, smoking, stress, family history, age (>55 for men, >65 for women), and obesity ( BMI >30kg/m2).

What can a person reduce the risk of hypertension?

Exercise is a good way for people with pre-hypertension or slightly high blood pressure from turning into fully developed hypertension. Aerobic exercise including walking, cycling, swimming, dancing, or jogging is the most effective for reducing blood pressure.

What fruits are good for hypertension?

» Fruits. When somebody mentions these foods, the first and foremost tip is to incorporate adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. Healthy fruits for hypertension individuals are apricot, apple, banana, passion fruit, strawberries, orange, and kiwi fruit.

What are three ways to prevent hypertension?

Hypertension prevent. Some of it can be prevented and some of it can’t (ie, due to genetic factors). Prevention aspects include keeping normal weight, regular aerobic exercise (3-4 days a week of walking, swimming, bike riding, aerobics, treadmill, etc), low salt diet in some populations, higher vegetable consumption.