High blood pressure is genetic. If a family member has it, there is a higher chance others will get it.


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- Obesity
- Diabetes 
- Genetics
- Diet (too little potassium and too much salt)
- Stress
- Heavy drinking 
- Age

Risks Factors For High Blood Pressure

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2021, July 1). High blood pressure (hypertension). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved November 8, 2021, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373417

High blood pressure (hypertension)

One that is heavier will need more blood to give their tissues oxygen and nutrients. The pressure on their artery walls will increase as the amount of blood that flows through their blood vessels increases.

Obesity Causing High Blood Pressure

One is more prone to getting high blood pressure as they age. High blood pressure is more likely to develop in women over the age of 65 years old.

Effects Of Age On High Blood Pressure

One’s blood pressure can increase if there is an increase in stress.

Effects Of Stress On High Blood Pressure

Too little potassium can cause an influx of sodium in one’s blood. Too much salt increases blood pressure, as one’s body will retain fluid. 

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