One in every four adults have high blood pressure. But many people are unaware that they have the condition. Untreated hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. These are the first and third commonest causes of death in the USA.
Hypertension can also damage the kidneys and increase the risk of blindness and dementia. That is why hypertension is referred to as a "silent killer."
High blood pressure interacts with other major risk factors such as diabetes and high levels of cholesterol to amplify the risk of heart attack and stroke. Changes in lifestyle can therefore help us achieve blood pressure goals.
Hypertension can also damage the kidneys and increase the risk of blindness and dementia. That is why hypertension is referred to as a "silent killer."
High blood pressure interacts with other major risk factors such as diabetes and high levels of cholesterol to amplify the risk of heart attack and stroke. Changes in lifestyle can therefore help us achieve blood pressure goals.
- Several factors may play a role in its development, including:
- Too much salt in the diet
- Smoking
- Being overweight or obese
- Lack of physical activity
- Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
- Stress
- Genetics
- Family history of high blood pressure
- Chronic kidney Disease.
So avoid a long life of sickness.
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