Take the Blood Pressure Quiz
Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.
3. What is a symptom of high blood pressure?
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Because it has no obvious symptoms, hypertension is called the silent killer.
4. Which of these can increase your risk of hypertension?
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A direct cause isn't known in 90 percent of cases, however.
6. Hypertension is the main cause of which of these?
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Over time, high blood pressure damages blood vessels (conditions called arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis), causing an increased risk for not only
stroke, but also heart attacks and
kidney disease.
9. Why does reducing salt intake help prevent
hypertension in some people?
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People who are sensitive to salt have blood pressure that reacts significantly to salt. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that all Americans limit sodium (salt) to less than 2,300 mg (about one teaspoon) a day. People over age 51 and those of any age who are African-American or have high blood pressure,
diabetes, or chronic
kidney disease should limit sodium to 1,500 mg or less. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone--no matter what age, ethnic background, or medical conditions--consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium a day.
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