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How you get hypertension?

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Most common cause of hypertension is unknown. However there are many other factors that can lead to hypertension. Risk factors are:
  • genetic - most common in certain populations than others
  • family history
  • alcohol consumption
  • smoking
  • obesity
  • high cholesterol
  • diabetes
  • aging


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