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So while leon's ethnicity is partially responsible for hypertension in a way, leon's intake of oily and salty foods also contributes greatly to his high blood pressure.
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The hot dogs, nachos, and other processed food contains a high amount of fatty acids, saturated fats, and sodium.
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The sodium is responsible for accumulating salts in the body.
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The food containing the greater amount of sodium accumulates higher salt in the body, which leads to fluid imbalance.
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The increased amount of salt in the body puts pressure on the heart and the blood, vessels.
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And the amount of water increases the flesh of salts from the body, and this leads to hypertension.
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Other determinants are drinking too much alcohol, tobacco intake, chronic diseases like heart disease, anti -inflammatory drugs, cold and cough medications, too much potassium, and low vitamin d...