Compare and contrast primary and secondary hypertension
Primary, or essential, hypertension refers to hypertension with an unknown cause. Primary hypertension accounts for 90% of hypertension cases. The remaining 10% of cases of hypertension are secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension is caused by another problem. Some causes of secondary hypertension include kidney disease, problems with the adrenal glands, and use of oral contraceptives.
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