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What is hypertension and what are some factors that affect it?
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What is hypertension and what are some factors that affect it?

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A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.
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