Why the study?
Does a nonpharmacological treatment programme reduce blood pressure and serum lipids in middle-aged men and women with untreated mild hypertension?
Population
91 middle-aged men and women with untreated mild hypertension
Comparison
Nonpharmacological treatment programme for 12… vs Control group
Design
Other
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Supports short-term BP lowering by lifestyle intervention in mild hypertension; leaves open durability and lipid effects versus controls in prospective trials.
Does a nonpharmacological treatment programme reduce blood pressure and serum lipids in middle-aged men and women with untreated mild hypertension?
A comprehensive nonpharmacological lifestyle intervention significantly reduces blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in patients with mild hypertension, though the blood pressure effect diminishes over time compared to controls.
Jula et al. (1990) studied this question.
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