Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.
How often should you have your blood pressure checked?
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Every two to three years if it's normal. Follow your physician's advice if it's not.
Which of these factors can affect blood pressure?
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Blood pressure can drop when temperatures rise. Vessels dilate when it's hot and constrict when it's cold.
What is a symptom of high blood pressure?
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It has no discernible symptoms; that's why hypertension is called the silent killer.
Which of these can increase your risk of hypertension?
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A direct cause isn't known in 90 percent of cases, however.
At what point is blood pressure considered hypertensive?
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140 over 90 indicates Stage one hypertension. A blood pressure of 120/80 to 129/89 is now termed pre-hypertension. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. If either the systolic (highest number) or diastolic (lowest number) is in one of the ranges listed above, that is the category that you are in. So, for example, if you blood pressure were 122/70 consistently you would be called prehypertensive.
Excessive drinking increases heart rate, which puts pressure on vessel walls. Three to five drinks a day over a long period can cause hypertension.
In which age group does the risk of hypertension jump dramatically?
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Aging directly correlates to an increase in risk.
Why does reducing the salt in your diet help prevent hypertension in some people?
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People who are sensitive to salt have blood pressure that reacts significantly to salt. The USDA Dietary 2005 Guidelines recommend that everyone consume less than 2,300 milligrams (about one teaspoon) of sodium (salt) each day.