RISK FACTORS

Risk of hypertension

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There are several risk factors that can increase the risk of having hypertension. Many of these are preventable.

RISK FACTOR
 
TAKE ACTION
Being overweight or obese
Reduce your weight

Through physical activity or nutritional changes

RISK FACTOR
Being overweight or obese
TAKE ACTION
Reduce your weight

Through physical activity or nutritional changes

High salt intake
Make changes to your diet
RISK FACTOR
High salt intake
TAKE ACTION
Make changes to your diet
Alcohol intake
Reduce the amount of alcohol you consume
RISK FACTOR
Alcohol intake
TAKE ACTION
Reduce the amount of alcohol you consume
Smoking
Stop smoking or reduce the amount that you smoke
RISK FACTOR
Smoking
TAKE ACTION
Stop smoking or reduce the amount that you smoke
Sedentary lifestyle
Increase your physical activity levels
RISK FACTOR
Sedentary lifestyle
TAKE ACTION
Increase your physical activity levels
Stress and sleep problems
Practice good sleep hygiene and try meditation or yoga
RISK FACTOR
Stress and sleep problems
TAKE ACTION
Practice good sleep hygiene and try meditation or yoga
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