Anyone can develop high blood pressure, but there are certain factors that can increase your risk:
1. Age - Blood pressure tends to rise with age
Race/Ethnicity - High blood pressure is more common in African American adults
2. Weight - People who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to develop high blood pressure
3. Sex - Before age 55, men are more likely than women to develop high blood pressure. After age 55, women are more likely than men to develop it.
4. Lifestyle - Certain lifestyle habits can raise your risk for high blood pressure, such as eating too much sodium (salt) or not enough potassium, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and smoking.
5. Family history - A family history of high blood pressure raises the risk of developing high blood pressure
1. Age - Blood pressure tends to rise with age
Race/Ethnicity - High blood pressure is more common in African American adults
2. Weight - People who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to develop high blood pressure
3. Sex - Before age 55, men are more likely than women to develop high blood pressure. After age 55, women are more likely than men to develop it.
4. Lifestyle - Certain lifestyle habits can raise your risk for high blood pressure, such as eating too much sodium (salt) or not enough potassium, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and smoking.
5. Family history - A family history of high blood pressure raises the risk of developing high blood pressure