Education &

Prevention of
Hypertension
  Weight loss.
Replacing unhealthy foods with
more servings of vegetables and
fruits can provide additional
benefits beyond lowering blood
pressure, such as avoiding diabetes
and dyslipidemia.
  Reducing salt intake.
In our country, high-salt and high-fat foods
are traditional in most regions. Patients
often are unaware of the salt content in fast
food, canned food, processed meats, and
so on. A low-salt diet can also help reduce
the dosage of antihypertensive medications
in patients with hypertension grade ≥ 2. It is
recommended that salt intake does not
exceed 2 grams per day.
  Exercise.
Regular exercise for 30-60 minutes per day,
at least 3 days a week, can help lower
blood pressure. For patients who do not
have time for specific exercise routines, it is
advisable to encourage activities like
walking, cycling, or using stairs as part of
their daily routine at work.
  Limiting alcohol consumption.
Although alcohol consumption is not yet a
common lifestyle pattern in our country, its
consumption is increasing over time with
the development of social interaction and
lifestyle, especially in large cities.
Consuming more than 2 drinks per day for
men or 1 drink per day for women can
increase blood pressure. Thus, limiting or
stopping alcohol consumption can
significantly help reduce blood pressure.
  Quitting smoking.
While this has not been directly proven to
lower blood pressure, smoking is a major
risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and
patients are advised to quit smoking.
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Hypertension in the Prevention and Management of Ischemic Heart Disease : A Scientific
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Council on Clinical Cardiology and Epidemiology and Prevention. Circulation. 2007;115:2761-2788

• The Task Force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of
Hypertension (ESH) and of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). 2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines
for the management of arterial hypertension. Jour of Hypertension 2013, 31:1281-1357

• Weber MA, Schiffrin EL, White WB, Mann S, Lindholm LH, Kenerson JG, et al. Clinical Practice
Guidelines for the Maganement of Hypertension in the Community. A Statement by the American
Society of Hypertension and the International Society of Hypertension. ASH paper. The Journal of
Clinical Hypertension, 2013.