Is hypertension hereditary

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As early as in the 18th century, it was observed that intracerebral hemorrhage was familial, and it was suggested that hypertension might be related to genetic factors. It has been widely concerned by people for many years. Medical experts have carried out in-depth research on the relationship between hypertension and heredity, especially in recent years, through the investigation of large sample system of blood pressure of patients' family, family history, twins and relatives, and believe that hypertension is a genetic defect, which may be vasoconstriction in response to stress. Let's talk about the heredity of hypertension.

Is hypertension hereditary

First, if both parents have normal blood pressure, the probability of their children suffering from hypertension is 3-5%. If one parent has hypertension, the probability of their children suffering from hypertension is 25-28%. If both parents have hypertension, the probability of their children suffering from hypertension is 45-55%. It is much higher than that of the general population.

Second: one side of the twins has high blood pressure, the other side is also prone to high blood pressure. Although the living environment of their own children and adopted children is the same, their own children are more likely to suffer from hypertension.

Third: Although the living environment of their own children and adopted children is the same, their own children are more likely to suffer from hypertension. The distribution of blood pressure and the prevalence of hypertension were different among different races in the same area.

matters needing attention

People with the following risk factors are those who are at high risk for hypertension: smoking, obesity, excessive salt (refer to daily intake of sodium chloride more than 6 grams), moderate drinking above Baijiu (drinking 38 degrees alcohol over 100 milliliters per day), lack of physical activity, emotional stress, family history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes or kidney disease. In addition, the incidence of male is higher than that of women, and the incidence rate in northern China is higher than that in the south.