Is hypertension common to professional athletes?

June 6th, 2008 | by Pressurized |

Nolan P asked:

Are there many professional athletes with hypertension?

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2 Responses to “Is hypertension common to professional athletes?”
By -Ruby Queen Jess- on Jun 6, 2008 | Reply

do the math,there would be,athletes are normal people like us,thay get the same problems we have.
By searndipity on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply

Typically hypertension (high blood pressure) improves with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Professional athletes, by nature of their profession, would likely adhere to healthier diets and regular exercise, however, that of course would vary depending on the sport. Swimmers, runners, bicyclists, etc would maintain healthier diets and exercise throughout the year, where some professional athletes may not. So, too, smoking increases blood pressure.
However, even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, certain factors remain unchangeable. Genetics, gender, and race are unmodifiable risk factors that can affect people in spite of a healthy lifestyle. So, while I wouldn’t generalize that hypertension is “common” to professional athletes, they certainly aren’t exempt from it.

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