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Advancing age is a non-modifiable risk factor for hypertension.
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b
Age
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Sex is a non-modifiable risk factor for hypertension. Typically, men are at a higher risk of hypertension compared to women.
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c
Sex
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Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension. Research indicates that nicotine — the main active ingredient in cigarette smoke — stimulates the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are hormones that increase blood pressure.
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a
Smoking
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Heroin lowers blood pressure. It is not a modifiable risk factor for hypertension.
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f
Heroin use
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Ethnicity is a non-modifiable risk factor. Patients of an African, Caribbean or South Asian background are at a higher risk of developing hypertension.
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e
Ethnicity
Concept
Chapter
2693
3701
Hypertension
Topic
134
Cardiology
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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
a