Risk factors for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is associated with many risk factors, some of them are:
Age: The risk of high blood pressure increases with advancing age. At the age above 60 it is very common to have blood pressure.
Family history: High blood pressure runs in the families. making children of affected parents more susceptible.
Obese: The more obese, the more blood needs to supply oxygen and nutrients to the tissue. The amount of blood flow through blood vessels increases in obese persons. As a result, the high pressure on the artery walls leads to hypertension.
Lack of exercise: People who are inactive in exercise or lack of physical activity increases the risk of being overweight.
Using tobacco: Smoking or chewing tobacco instantly increases the blood pressure. It is temporary, however the chemical in tobacco can damage the lining of the artery wall.