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The Two types of HBP, Primary & Secondary
Based on the causes of high blood pressure, there are two types of hypertension: primary and secondary.

Primary: Primary high blood pressure also known as essential hypertension is a very common and complex disorder. This type of high blood pressure has no underlying causative factor and it affects almost 95% of the hypertensive patients.
Secondary: As opposed to primary hypertension, secondary hypertension has an identifiable underlying cause that leads to it

It is important to diagnose the type of hypertension to ensure that that proper treatment …

Causes of Primary Hypertension
Even though primary hypertension by definition does not have an identifiable cause there are several factors that can increase the susceptibility to primary hypertension such as

A sedentary lifestyle
A body mass index of more than 25 (it has been observed that 85% of the patients who suffer from primary hypertension have a body mass index greater than 25)
Sensitivity to salt (sodium)
Excessive alcohol consumption
Deficiency of Vitamin D
It can also be attributed to aging
Genetic factors and mutation
An overactive sympathetic nervous system
Low birth weight has also been pointed out as a …

Q. Which is more common primary or secondary hypertension?
A. Primary hypertension which has no identifiable reason is more common with more than 90% of the hypertensive patients suffering from it.
Q. Which is more dangerous?
A. Both are equally dangerous however, secondary hypertension point to an underlying health concern which may often be the causative factor. Depending on the gravity of this condition secondary blood pressure may sometimes be more dangerous. For instance, a common cause of secondary blood pressure is a renal disorder known as polycystic kidney disease which may result …