Further multivariate analysis revealed 3 factors before pregnancy, i.e. “prepregnancy BMI ≥24kg/m2”, “family history of hypertension” and “TT genotype of AGT”, and 2 factors during pregnancy, i.e. “mentally stressful condition” and “salty dishes preferred” that were potent independent risk factors for HP.11 The gene discussed is AGT; the disease is Hypertension.