Question

What is hypertension? How is it caused? Mention the preventive steps to be taken.

Answer 1

When there is an increase in the blood pressure in the arteries, the condition is known as hypertension. The systolic pressure reaches to 140 and the diastolic pressure reaches to 90.

There are many causes which can result in the development of hypertension. The causes are stress, obesity, smoking, kidney problems, thyroid problems, genetic problems and an increase in the soil intake.

Preventive measures are a follows:

• Reduction in the smoking and consumption of alcohol.
  
• Reduction in the salt intake.
  
• Healthy fruits and vegetables should be consumed.
  
• Exercise.