Why the study?
Do lifestyle modifications reduce blood pressure and prevent hypertension in the general and hypertensive population?
Do lifestyle modifications reduce blood pressure and prevent hypertension in the general and hypertensive population?
Positive lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes, physical activity, and smoking cessation, are essential and effective strategies for the prevention and management of hypertension.
Lifestyle modifications merit emphasis in hypertension care; supports consensus but leaves open optimal implementation across populations.
Emerging data suggest that lifestyle habits may affect blood pressure values. In this review, authors examine the more relevant clinical and epidemiological studies about the influence that multiple lifestyle factors play on development of hypertension. They conclude that there is clear evidence that lifestyle changes can have a favorable effect on prevention and treatment of hypertension, with emphasis on alcohol and sodium intake, smoking cessation, physical activity level and dietary pattern. Physicians and Public Health Authorities should encourage positive lifestyle modifications.
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