Hypertension
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Hypertension Risk Factors
Risk factors for hypertension include:
Advanced age
Alcohol abuse
Diabetes
Family history of high blood pressure
High cholesterol
High salt intake
Kidney disease
Lack of
exercise
Obesity
Smoking
Stress
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Last Updated: Jul 23, 2008
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Hypertension References:
Aronow WS. Treatment of hypertension in the elderly. Geriatrics. 2008 Oct;63(10):21-5. Review.
Kearney PM, Whelton M, Reynolds K, Whelton PK, He J. Worldwide prevalence of hypertension: a systematic review. J Hypertens. 2004 Jan;22(1):11-9.
Then KL, Rankin JA. Hypertension: a review for clinicians. Nurs Clin North Am. 2004 Dec;39(4):793-814.
Toto RD. Hypertension and kidney literature review 2000. Clin Nephrol. 2002 Oct;58(4):253-9.
