What are the risk factors for hypertension?

Preventable: HBP = 95% preventable. Causes: major = simply overweight beyond clear lines of definition and demarcation on the abdomen = low % body fat. Sodium is next: a 3 g sodium very high fiber (3 animal protein meals a week = max) is high in potassium & magnesium reduce HBP r recommended. Alcohol beyond 4 standard drinks a week, like salt, causes HBP. Over-the-counter med like Sudafed/ephedra r provok

Family history, ethnicity and salt intake. And genes.