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Take the Blood Pressure Quiz

Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do
anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed.
Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.

1. At what age should you have your first screening for high blood
pressure?
A. 16 B. 18 C. 30 D. 50
2. The numbers in a blood pressure reading:
A. Vary, depending on the time of day your blood pressure is checked
B. Get lower with high levels of stress C. Are the same for people of
the same age and weight D. Stay the same throughout the day
3. What is the most common symptom of high blood pressure?
A. Racing heartbeat B. High body temperature C. Fatigue D. It
has no symptoms that you notice
4. Which of these can increase your risk of high blood pressure?
A. Obesity