<s>[INST] Is hypertension genetic? [/INST] One of the risk factors of hypertension is family history. If you have parents or relatives with high blood pressure, there is a higher chance of you developing the condition Source: Gleneagles Hospital. Link: https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/hypertension/faq#:~:text=A%3A%20Hypertension%20is%20a%20chronic,if%20it%20is%20left%20untreated. . Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>