Is Hypertension Hereditary

One of the most well-established warning signs for hypertension is a family history of the condition. But now a 54-year study has found that an estimated 35 percent to 65 percent of high blood pressure is inherited. Researchers also found that if parents have hypertension early, their children have a significantly higher risk of developing hypertension at an early age, as well. In fact, if parents develop hypertension at the age of 55 or earlier, the lifetime risk for the children is seven times... Read more »