Are you at risk for High Blood Pressure?  Below are common hereditary and physical risk factors for HBP:

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• Family history: If your parents or other close blood relatives have high blood pressure, there’s an increased chance that you’ll get it, too.

• Age: The older you are, the more likely you are to get high blood pressure. As we age, our blood vessels gradually lose some of their elastic quality, which can contribute to increased blood pressure. However, children can also develop high blood pressure. Learn more about children and high blood pressure.

• 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.

• Race:  Black people tend to develop high blood pressure more often than people of any other racial background in the United States.

Be sure to #knowyournumbers and monitor your blood pressure readings. Should you be concerned about your reading contact your provider for an appointment.

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For more detailed information about high blood pressure and the risks visit www.heart.org  

#HBPAwareness2024  #hearthealthy

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