Question

which risk factor for hypertension is influenced by genetic factors and lifestyle

Answer 1

Hypertension is the most common comorbidity present in a larger number of population. It is occurs due to both lifestyle factors and also genetic factors. Hypertension is the condition in which blood pressure increases than normal and it decreases the blood flow to body parts due to higher resistance.

Obesity is one of the most common risk factor of hypertension occurs due to both genetic and lifestyle causes. In some people obesity occurs as due to family history even if they are maintaining proper diet too. But in some people obesity occur due to the inactivity or unhealthy food habits. During obesity the blood vessels are narrowing due to plague formation on the walls. So it will increases the blood pressure.

Family history of hypertension on primary relatives is the major risk factor of hypertension.