Following are the risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome: - diabetes - hypertension - arthritis - smoking - excessive salt consumption - sedentary lifestyle - high BMI - jobs involving repetitive wrist movements e.g., keyboard typing, construction, and assembly line work. Reference: https://www.healthline.com/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome#riskfactors Image via: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000433.htm