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A member asked:
Who is at risk for high blood pressure?
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Most everyone: With age and other risks such as smoking everybody incurs some risk.
Answered 10/4/2012
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Many Risks: Many 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 you should see your family practice physician.
Answered 12/9/2013
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SEE BELOW: High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke.
Answered 7/6/2013
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