Why the study?
How should mild hypertension be managed in young and elderly people?
How should mild hypertension be managed in young and elderly people?
This document summarizes the 1993 WHO/ISH guidelines for the management of mild hypertension, highlighting the importance of treatment and lifestyle modifications.
Supports treating mild hypertension in young and elderly patients; extends structured diagnostic, risk assessment, and lifestyle guidance in guidelines.
As part of the ongoing process of issuing guidelines for managing hypertension the World Health Organisation and International Society of Hypertension present a summary of the latest guidelines for the management of mild hypertension. In both young and elderly people this condition is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and should be treated. Information is presented on methods of diagnostic evaluation and assessment of risk. Methods of treatment, including changes in lifestyle, are covered.
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