It’s been known for a while that high blood pressure (hypertension) is linked to a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, but new research suggests it may also be connected to significant bone aging. The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 conference, found that people with hypertension were more likely to have bone mineral density declines and fractures than those without the condition.
High blood pressure and osteoporosis are both conditions that are prevalent among older people. Since many people have hypertension and osteoporosis simultaneously, researchers used mice to find how the two conditions may be associated.
