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Risk factors for primary (essential) hypertension — Although the exact etiology of
primary hypertension remains unclear, a number of risk factors are strongly and
independently associated with its development, including:
Age – Advancing age is associated with increased blood pressure, particularly systolic
blood pressure, and an increased incidence of hypertension.
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Obesity – Obesity and weight gain are major risk factors for hypertension and are also
determinants of the rise in blood pressure that is commonly observed with aging
[
14,15
]. (See
"Overweight, obesity, and weight reduction in hypertension"
.)
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