Overweight or Obesity

You're more likely to develop prehypertension or HBP if you're overweight orobese. The terms "overweight" and "obesity" refer to body weight that's greater than what is considered healthy for a certain height.






Gender

Fewer adult women have HBP than adult men. But, younger women (aged 18–59) are more likely than men to be aware of and get treatment for HBP.
Women aged 60 and older are as likely as men to be aware of and treated for HBP. However, among treated women aged 60 and older, blood pressure control is lower than it is in men in the same age group.


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