High Blood Pressure Causes

The following is extracted from the drug company Norvasc:

The information given is a good reminder as to how we can avoid high blood pressure by having a healthier lifestyle.


There are many factors that can lead to high blood pressure. Although it still isn’t fully understood why high blood pressure occurs, we do know several factors that can contribute to this condition.

* Obesity—People who have excess body fat may be more likely to develop high blood pressure

* Eating too much salt—Too much salt in your diet may raise your blood pressure

* Drinking too much alcohol—Excessive intake of alcohol may also increase your blood pressure

* Lack of physical activity—Being inactive may cause weight gain, which may make you more likely to develop high blood pressure

* Stress—Although each person’s response to stress is different, this also may affect high blood pressure

* Race—Blacks often develop high blood pressure more than whites

* Family—If high blood pressure runs in your family, you are more likely to have it

* Age—As you grow older, your chances of developing high blood pressure increase



NB:

What is Norvasc?

Norvasc is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It dilates blood vessels and slows the heart to reduce blood pressure and the pain of angina.

Norvasc is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or angina (chest pain caused by lack of oxygen in the heart muscle due to clogged arteries).