Effects of lifestyle modification on treatment and prevention of hypertension

Title
Effects of lifestyle modification on treatment and prevention of hypertension
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2000
Journal
Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension
Volume
9
Issue
3
Pagination
267 - 271
Date published
2000
ISBN
10624821 (ISSN)
Abstract
Recently published observational epidemiologic studies and clinical trials have provided additional evidence that weight loss, dietary sodium reduction, moderation of alcohol consumption, physical activity, and potassium supplementation reduce blood pressure. Lifestyle modification should be recommended for the prevention and treatment of hypertension in the general population.