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IS YOUR MUM OR DAD HYPERTENSIVE?

Do you know that when one or both parents of an individual have hypertension,the risk of being hypertensive increases dramatically especially with unhealthy lifestyle choices? However,its likely people with hereditary risk of hypertension also share common environments and other potential factors that also increase their risks too.There's a genetic component which is calculated to be about 30% - 60% of the cause that lead to high blood pressure.You can't control your heriditary but you can take steps to live a healthy life and lower you risk factors.It is also advisable to check your blood pressure regularly for early detection and prompt care.Your age is no barrier".
                                           

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