ExplanationIntroductory
What are the common lifestyle factors that contribute to hypertension according to Little and Falace's text?
Common lifestyle factors that contribute to hypertension include obesity, excessive alcohol intake, excessive dietary sodium, and physical inactivity.
Key points
- Obesity is a significant factor in hypertension.
- Excessive alcohol intake contributes to high blood pressure.
- High dietary sodium intake is linked to hypertension.
- Physical inactivity is a lifestyle factor that increases the risk of hypertension.
Source:Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient· Hypertension· p. 79
Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient
James W. Little DMD MS
Ninth Edition · Elsevier, Inc.