High blood pressure (medically called hypertension) is a serious disease that affects nearly 65 million adults in the United States. This disease even earned the nickname ?silent killer? because it is present in all people without knowing it. Over time, people who can not be treated for high blood pressure can become very ill or even die.
What are the effects of high blood pressure on your body?
High blood pressure can cause life-threatening illnesses such as kidney problems, stroke, heart failure, blindness, and heart attacks. Read more High Blood Pressure Information
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Who is at risk for High Blood Pressure?
Anyone can have high blood pressure without exception. And certain people tend to have high blood pressure include:
African American
People aged over 55 years
People with a family history of high blood pressure
Your chances of having high blood pressure is higher if you:
overweight
Eating foods high in salt
No regular exercise
smoke
Heavy drinking
What are the signs of high blood pressure?
In general, no. Almost many people with high blood pressure do not feel sick at first. The only way to know for sure is to get your blood pressure checked by a doctor or other healthcare professional.
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How to treat high blood pressure?
There are medicines people can take every day to control their high blood pressure. Only a doctor can tell if you need to take these drugs.
Learn more about Blood Pressure:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Information Center
Phone: 301-592-8573
TTY: 240-629-3255
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hbp/ (English)
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Source: http://dailyfitnessmagz.com/2012/03/high-blood-pressure-risk/
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