Key issues regarding lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
Lifestyle is a major determinant of hypertension and its complications in populations. This paper highlights some of the key issues relating to the gap between theory and practice in prevention and management of hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The need for new approaches and further research is emphasized.
Beilin
L J
LJ
University Department of Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D008019:Life Style; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking