High diastolic pressure or hypertension typically happens in conjunction with systolic hypertension. Many things can cause high blood pressure. These include factors that cannot be controlled, like age, sex, race, and genetics. Other factors that cause high blood pressure are manageable, including diabetes, an unhealthy diet or a diet high in salt, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking, and excessive alcohol use.

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