Risk factors for High Blood Pressure?

You can still develop hypertension with or without any of the risk factor related below. However, the more risk factor you have, the higher the possibility of developing hypertension.

Some of the risk factors of hypertension are:

- Lifestyle

• Alcohol intake -  Heavy drinkers are more prone to suffer hypertension. Alcohol contains calories, consuming it causes an increase in weight. This increase the pressure in the arteries and in the heart causing a rise in the blood pressure.
• Smoking - causes injuries on the blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries (Atherosclerosis).
• Excessive sodium intake
• Lack of exercise
• Stress

- Medical Conditions

- Certain Medications

- Age

- Gender

- Genetic Factors

- Race

How to measure your blood pressure correctly

It is best to monitor your blood pressure regularly

Hypertension Management

Hypertension:  A medical condition in which blood pressure is consistently above the normal range. It is often called the silent killer because in it's initial stages, it presents with no symptoms. It is only after an organ in the body is irritated or damaged, that the consequences of high blood pressure are realized. 


Blood pressure measurement is listed with two numbers. The normal values should be less than 130/80, with 120 being the systolic blood pressure (when the heart is pushing blood through the arterial system); and 80 being the diastolic blood pressure (when the arteries are at rest and the heart is refilling with blood).

Why is it DANGEROUS?

High blood pressure has the ability to do serious damage to your internal organs. An elevation of the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart disease, kidney disease, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis), eye damage, and stroke (brain damage) the diagnosis of high blood pressure is important so efforts can be made to normalize blood pressure and prevent complications.

How can you PREVENT it?

• Follow a Healthy Eating Pattern
• Reduce Salt or Sodium in your Diet
• Exercise Regularly
• Maintain a Healthy Weight
• Limit Alcohol Intake
• Quit Smoking