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Want to know what genes high blood pressure is caused by?
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Unknown yet.: There are genetic causes, but the most common causes include: a diet high in fat and cholesterol not exercising regularly or not exercising hard enough being overweight a family history of high blood pressure tobacco use stress some birth control medicines kidney and hormone problems.
Answered 12/9/2013
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