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Why do people get hypertension?
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Many factors: Hardening of the arteries/atherosclerosis, kidney problems, hormonal problems, overweight/obesity, adrenal gland problems, too much salt, too much blood volume, calcification of the arteries and congenital heart problems such as coarctation.
Answered 12/24/2018
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Genetics,weight,diet: Genetics, overweight bad diet, inactivity, excess salt, caffeine, alcohol, old age.
Answered 7/20/2012
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