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Risk factors common in patient with primary hypertension:Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Summary Uncontrolled high blood pressure (BP) remains a leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which plays a role in more than 31% of all global deaths. Changes in dietary and physical activity patterns and unhealthy eating habits are often the environmental risk factors and societal changes associated with development of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been recommended in international guidelines for hypertension management. Diet that promotes consumption of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, low sodium and low in fats and cholesterol intake. DASH is now recognized as the diet of choice for the prevention and management of high blood pressure (BP). So, the aim of this study was to: Assess the effect of Dietary approaches to stop hypertension “DASH” in controlling of hypertension. Goal was to: Improve quality of life of hypertensive patients through control of their blood pressure. Patients and methods: This study was a prospective intervention one, carried-out at Mandara family health center in Alexandria city, Egypt. The study included all registered hypertensive patients and newly diagnosed cases in the first month of the study and all cases had followed up for two months. Tools of the study; 1. Predesigned questionnaire included; socio-demographic data, medical and family history data and nutritional feeding habits and behaviors. 2.A: Nutritional assessments through anthropometric measurements (weight and height to calculate BMI, waist circumference) and food frequency questionnaire to estimate the number of servings units for each nutrient/day for each patient and.