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What causes high blood pressure?
A mix of factors can contribute to high blood pressure, including lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol. Genetics can also play a role. Understanding these causes is key to prevention and management, especially given how many people are unaware they have the condition, as the story reveals.
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