Causes of Hypertension

Though the exact causes of hypertension are usually unknown, there are several factors that have been highly associated with the condition. These include:

1.        Smoking

2.        Obesity or being overweight

3.        Diabetes

4.        Sedentary lifestyle

5.        Lack of physical activity

6.        High levels of salt intake (sodium sensitivity)

7.        Insufficient calcium, potassium, and magnesium   consumption

8.        Vitamin D deficiency

9.        High levels of alcohol consumption

10.     Stress

11.     Aging

12.     Medicines such as birth control pills

13.     Genetics and a family history of hypertension

14.     Chronic kidney disease

15.     Adrenal and thyroid problems or tumors