We know that the incidence of hypertension is increasing year by year, and is becoming more and more common in the general population, so why would the hypertension? Let’s talk about what are the susceptibility factors of hypertension? One, eat too salty population salt (sodium chloride) intake and blood pressure levels and the prevalence of hypertension is positively correlated, while potassium salt intake and blood pressure levels are negatively correlated. The correlation between dietary sodium/potassium ratio and blood pressure is even stronger. Our 14
A study of 14 cohorts in China showed that an average increase in dietary sodium intake of 2 g per day was associated with increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 2.0 mmHg and 1.2 mmHg, respectively.
Diets high in sodium and low in potassium are one of the main risk factors for the development of hypertension in most patients in China. In most areas of China, the daily salt intake per capita is more than 12-15 g. Second, the body is too fat body fat content and blood pressure levels are positively correlated. Body mass index (BMI) in the population is positively correlated with blood pressure levels, and for every 3 kg/m2 increase in BMI, the risk of hypertension within 4 years increases by
50% for men and 57% for women. Some studies have shown that the risk of hypertension in people with a BMI ≥24 kg/m 2 is 3-4 times higher than that of normal weight people.
The risk of hypertension is 3-4 times higher in people with a BMI ≥ 24 kg/m 2 than in those with normal weight. The distribution of body fat is also associated with the development of hypertension. The more abdominal fat accumulation, the higher the blood pressure level. A waist circumference of ≥90 cm in men or ≥85 cm in women is associated with a risk of hypertension that is more than 4 times that of a normal waist circumference.
The risk of hypertension is more than 4 times that of normal waist circumference. With the socioeconomic development and improvement of living standards in China, the proportion and number of overweight and obese people in the population have increased significantly. In the urban middle-aged population, the proportion of overweight people has reached
25% to 30%. Overweight and obesity will become another important risk factor for the growth of the prevalence of hypertension in China. Third, drinking too much alcohol Excessive drinking is also a risk factor for the development of hypertension, the prevalence of hypertension in the population increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. Although a small amount of alcohol will drop blood pressure in a short period of time, but a small amount of alcohol for a long time can make blood pressure mildly elevated; excessive alcohol consumption will make blood pressure significantly higher. If the average daily alcohol consumption is >3
(1 standard glass is equivalent to 12 g of alcohol, or about 360 g of beer, or 100 g of wine, or 30 g of liquor), the systolic and diastolic blood pressure will increase by an average of 3.5 mmHg and 2.1
mmHg, and the increase in blood pressure increased with the amount of alcohol consumed. In China, a large number of people drink alcohol, and some men with hypertension have a long-term habit of drinking alcohol and strong alcohol, so the effect of long-term excessive alcohol consumption on blood pressure and the occurrence of hypertension should be taken seriously. Alcohol consumption also reduces the efficacy of antihypertensive treatment, and excessive alcohol consumption can induce acute cerebral hemorrhage or myocardial infarction
. Four, too much pressure long-term mental stress is also a risk factor for the development of hypertension, long-term engagement in a highly stressful work of the population increased the prevalence of hypertension. Five, genetic factors About 60% of the half of hypertension patients have a family history. At present, it is thought to be due to polygenic inheritance, 30% to 50% of hypertension patients have a genetic background. Sixth, the age factor The incidence rate has a tendency to increase with age, and the incidence rate is high in people over 40 years old. Seven, lifestyle factors Dietary structure is not reasonable, such as excessive sodium, low potassium diet, heavy alcohol consumption, excessive intake of saturated fatty acids can make blood pressure rise. Smoking can accelerate the process of atherosclerosis, as a risk factor for hypertension. Eight, the impact of drugs contraceptives, hormones, anti-inflammatory painkillers, etc. can affect blood pressure. Nine, the influence of other diseases diabetes, sleep apnea hypoventilation syndrome, thyroid disease, renal artery stenosis, renal parenchymal damage, adrenal occupying lesions, pheochromocytoma, other neuroendocrine tumors, etc. For the above risk factors, many of us can effectively control, the incidence of hypertension will be significantly reduced, in time has suffered from hypertension, through the control of the above risk factors, can also effectively reduce blood pressure levels.