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    Prevention

    High blood pressure is a serious problem, but it can be managed with diet and exercise. Explore the resources below for information on heart disease prevention as well as medication, diet and treatment.

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    • Smoking and Your Health 
      Smoking is a risk factor for several health conditions. Find out how smoking affects your health and how to quit by taking our quiz.
    • Quiz: Do You Know the Signs of a Blood Clot?
      Deep vein thrombosis (also called DVT or blood clot) occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and, possibly, death. Find out if you are at risk by taking our quiz!
    • Causes of High Blood Pressure
      Learn more about the causes of high blood pressure so that you can better prevent it.
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    • Risk Factors
      High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer", because it can go undetected for many years. However, people with certain genetic traits or lifestyle habits are more at risk for high blood pressure. Read about them here.
    • What Causes High Blood Pressure?
      Read more about the factors that can lead to elevated blood pressure.
    • Sodium in diet
      Learn about how a higher intake of salt can lead to high blood pressure.
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