Causes of High Blood Pressure

There are two categories for high blood pressure cause - one the known and the other the unknown.

As we age, our blood pressure rises too and by the age of 50, the normal range for blood pressure is 129/85.  And at the age of 60, the normal range is 134/87. 

The unknown causes of high blood pressure include:

1. Heredity
2. Overweight
3. Salt intake
4. Excess alcohol 
5. Underlying kidney disease
6. Lack of exercise

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