• Family history of hypertension
• Increased age
• Black ethnicity
• Sensitivity to sodium (salt) intake
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Low intake of potassium, magnesium and calcium
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

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People with hypertension are at increased risk of developing complications if the following associated factors are present:

• Cigarette smoking
• High cholesterol levels
• Diabetes
• Family history of early coronary artery disease in a parent or sibling (before age 45 for men or 55 for women)
• Male sex
• Black ethnicity

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