Future directions for research into dietary and other lifestyle factors in hypertension.
1. Directions for future research into dietary and other lifestyle factors which influence blood pressure can only be signposted at this stage. It is suggested that eight parallel and interrelated paths merit attention. 2. The following questions might be addressed. Which techniques measure lower blood pressure most effectively? How do different environmental factors interact with one another and what is their influence on physiological control mechanisms? How do genetic and environmental influences interrelate? How can behavioural change be more readily achieved? What role if any do stress and personality play in hypertension? What are the relative costs and benefits of drug and non-drug measures in the management of hypertension? Finally what are the most effective ways of reducing the cardiovascular morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension?
Beilin
L J
LJ
University Department of Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.
D001519:Behavior; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D012106:Research