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Risk factors

Having constant high blood pressure puts you at risk from a host of medical conditions, from mild disturbances to severe threats to health.

Not surprisingly, high blood pressure is often discussed as a risk factor in its own right.  But what makes you develop high blood pressure in the first place? 

For background information on risk factors see Risk factors explained.

Assess your risk Yes
Do you have a family history of high blood pressure?
Do you consume a large amount of salt? (From convenience foods or adding extra to meals)
Do you have a low calcium intake? (Sources of calcium include milk and dairy produce)
Do you smoke?
Do you drink a high level of alcohol? (More than 3-4 units per day for men and 1-2 units for women)
Do you exercise less than the equivalent of one and a half hours of walking every week?
Is your BMI measurement 30 or over?
Are you under a high level of stress?
Do you feel tired and confused during the day?
Do you suffer from nausea and vomiting?
Do you often feel anxious for no reason?
Do you suffer from facial flushing?
Do you suffer from nose bleeds?
Are you often aware of your own heartbeat?
Do you frequently sustain hissing or buzzing in the ears?

 

 

The more questions that you have clicked yes to, the greater your risk of suffering from high blood pressure.

 


   


02/06/2009


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