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EleoNora [17]
3 years ago
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Which of the following are considered risk factors for high blood pressure? a) Sedentary lifestyle b) Being overweight or obese

c) Race d) Increased age e) Gender
Medicine
1 answer:
mafiozo [28]3 years ago
6 0

<em>Hi,</em>

Answer:

a) b) c) d) and e

Explanation:

<em>Gender Until age 64, men are more likely to get high blood pressure than women are. At 65 and older, women are more likely to get high blood pressure</em>

<em>Race African-Americans tend to develop high blood pressure more often than people of any other racial background in the United States. </em>

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<em>Lack of physical activity: Not getting enough physical activity as part of your lifestyle increases your risk of getting high blood pressure. </em>

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<em>An unhealthy diet, especially one high in sodium: Good nutrition from a variety of sources is critical for your health.  On the other hand, making healthy food choices can actually help lower blood pressure</em>

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<em>Being overweight or obese: risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure</em>

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