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  (none).jpg Inheritance: It is possible for people to inherit high blood pressure from their parents. This could make them more likely to suffer from heart disease in the future. This may well be the case with cancers. If there is a high instance of cancer in a family, it could be that they have inherited an increased risk of developing cancer.


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