What kind of people are prone to high blood pressure

At present, the prevalence of hypertension is increasing year by year, so what kind of people are more likely to get high blood pressure, and how do we prevent high blood pressure? First, people with a family history are more likely to get high blood pressure. Hypertension has obvious family aggregation, parents have high blood pressure, the probability of children’s incidence is as high as 46%. Secondly, people with a high salt diet are more likely to get high blood pressure. The blood pressure level and prevalence of hypertension in different regions of the population are significantly and positively correlated with the average intake of sodium salt. Third, people with high mental stress and emotional tension are more likely to develop hypertension. Fourth, frequent smokers and drinkers are more likely to get hypertension. Fifth, obese patients are more likely to get hypertension. For every 1 increase in body mass index, the five-year incidence of hypertension will increase by 9%. In the above cases, we can’t choose the family genetic factors, but we can prevent several other aspects. We can prevent it by having a low-salt diet with a daily consumption of no more than 6 g. Keeping a happy mood and releasing stress and negative emotions in a timely manner. Quit smoking and drinking, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Lose weight, control your weight and try to keep your BMI below 24kg/m2.