Search resultsHypertension: Dietary and lifestyle measures in a nutshell
Title
Hypertension: Dietary and lifestyle measures in a nutshell
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2009
Authors
Journal
Medicine Today
Volume
10
Issue
6
Pagination
46 - 54
Date published
2009
ISBN
1443430X (ISSN)
Keywords
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Abstract
Elevated blood pressure is affected by diet and activity and is the most important contributor to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Elevated blood pressure and hypertension are preventable and, if present, can be reduced by lifestyle alterations.