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The amount of force that blood exerts on the walls of blood vessels is what is meant to be measured when referring to blood pressure. The heart is responsible for pumping blood into the blood vessels of the body, which are then responsible for distributing the blood to the rest of the body. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is hazardous because it causes the heart to work harder to pump blood out to the body and contributes to the hardening of the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, as well as to stroke, renal disease, and heart failure.
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WebMD identifies the following groups of individuals as having a higher risk of developing high blood pressure:
1. Obese individuals and those who are overweight.
2. Those who do not engage in physical activity.
3. Those who consume an high amount of alcohol.
4. Individuals who consume an excessive amount of foods high in salt or those that are high in fat.
5. Those who are affected by sleep apnea.
6. People who come from families where high blood pressure runs in the family.
7. Smokers.
8. Pregnant women.
9. Women who use some form of hormonal birth control.
10. Adults older than 35 years of age.
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