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Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called a silent
killer because it is a deadly disease that shows no early symptoms. It
is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, kidney disease or heart attack. The hypertension is
caused mainly by environmental factors which include: poor diets and
eating habits, weight problems (obesity), stress, anxiety, lack of physical
exercise, smoking and excessive alcohol. However, this factors can
be controlled through lifestyle changes and prevention behaviors. The
most recommended are: healthy weight maintenance, low sodium diet,
avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol intake, moderate physical activity,
self-control of blood pressure and reduce stress.
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