Does smoking or tobacco use cause high blood pressure?
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Date: September 25th, 2008
Category: Blood Pressure FAQ
While smoking does seem to temporarily raise blood pressure, a direct long term connection has yet to be found. However, smoking and tobacco do damage blood vessels and arteries which causes them to contract. These narrower passageways do contribute to high blood pressure and hypertension.
For more information see the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.