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Causes For High Blood Pressure
Risk Factors
In the United States, about 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure. About 25% of people with high blood pressure are unaware that they have it.
About 25% of American adults have prehypertension. People who are diagnosed with prehypertension (blood pressure ranges from 120 - 139/80 - 89 mm Hg) are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure.
Age and Gender
Age is the major risk factor of hypertension. Men over age 45 and women over age 55 are at increased risk for high blood...
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The Causes of High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patient Guide
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Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Drug-induced hypertension
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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