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Health Conditions
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that may increase your chance for developing a condition. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop the condition. You are at increased risk for developing hypertension if you:
- Are 60 years of age or older
- Have a family history of hypertension
- Are of African-American descent
- Are overweight or obese
- Are a smoker
- Lack exercise or don't get enough physical activity
- Consume excessive amounts of alcohol (on a regular basis - defined as 3 or more drinks/day for a man or 2 or more drinks/day for a woman)
- Use oral contraceptives (birth control)
- Have a high salt intake and low potassium intake in your diet
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
