Question

Patient information leaflet of patient counselling on hypertension

Answer 1

In most patients, the cause for high blood pressure is not clear. However, we know that you are at risk of

getting high blood pressure if you:

Are overweight

Eat too much salt

Regularly consume large quantities of alcohol

Do not have enough exercise

Are constantly under stress

Have a family history of high blood pressure

Are 40 years or older

Have certain medical problems such as kidney diseases

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