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Your doctor can help you find out what might be causing your high blood pressure. The following are some common factors that can lead to high blood pressure:
- A diet high in fat and cholesterol
- Not exercising regularly or not exercising hard enough
- Being overweight
- A family history of high blood pressure
- Tobacco use
- Stress
- Some birth control medicines
- Kidney and hormone problems
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Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 01/96
