Hypertension

Some common causes of hypertension are:

• Old age.
• Family history.
• Consuming high amount of salt in the diet.
• Skipping exercise from a daily routine.
• Obesity.
• Daily consumption of alcohol.
• Smoking.
• Long-term sleep deprivation.

Following are some risks associated with hypertension:

• Arteries getting damaged.
• Coronary heart disease.
• Brain damage.
• Minor stroke or transient ischemic attack.
• Damage to the blood vessels.
• Kidney failure.

Following are some measures that can be used to prevent hypertension:

• Maintaining a proper weight.
• Having a balanced diet.
• Less consumption of salt.
• Exercising.
• Cutting off alcohol.
• Controlling blood pressure.