Millions of people worldwide
live with hypertension than any other disease. The older a person gets the more susceptible they become to a disease, if they live unhealthy lifestyle. The factors that puts a person
at risk for developing hypertension are;
OBESITY: The more a person weighs the more blood flow they need
to supply oxygen and nutrients to their tissues and vital organs. As
The volume of blood
circulated through the blood vessels increase, so does the pressure inside the
blood vessel (arteries) increase thereby causing the blood pressure to rise.
SMOKING:
Smoking makes the body unable to circulate blood properly due to the nicotine
contained in cigarette, thereby raising the blood pressure.
INCREASE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: Having more than two drinks per day can cause
hypertension by activating a person’s adrenergic nervous system, causing
tightening of the blood vessels and simultaneously increasing the blood
pressure and heart rate. Alcohol excites a person’s nervous system, which
causes the blood vessels to tighten up, thereby making the blood require more
force or pressure to pass through the blood vessels.
STRESS:
High level of stress can lead to a temporary but dramatic increase in blood
pressures. Negative emotions are also considered stressors to the body, like sadness, anger
and rage.
LACK OF EXERCISES: Lack of exercises increases the risk of being
overweight, thereby making a person be at risk. Exercises increases blood flow
through all the blood vessels which leads to release of cytokines that relax
blood vessels which in turn lowers blood pressure.
INCREASE SALT INTAKE: Too much salt in a diet can cause the body to retain
fluid and also cause the blood vessels to constrict (tightens) thereby
increasing blood pressure.
FAMILY HISTORY OF HYPERTENSION: Hypertension may run in some families. It may be
hereditary. If you have a family history, take steps to prevent yourself from
becoming hypertensive through healthy living and exercises.
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