Antoinette was diagnosed with hypertension, a noncommunicable disease in which her blood pressure is higher than normal. What is the most likely explanation for why she is hypertensive?

A diet high in salt can cause the body to retain more water, increasing blood volume and raising blood pressure. Therefore, the most likely explanation is that Antoinette had a diet high in salt intake. Handwashing, mosquito bites, and vaccination do not explain hypertension, which is a noncommunicable disease.

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