The influence of selected variables on the values of systolic pressure in patients with hypertension
Journal Title: Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 25, Issue 1
Abstract
Hypertension is a disease of the first world and results to a great extent from leading an improper lifestyle. Some important risk factors include being overweight or obese, indulging in little physical activity, smoking and abusing alcohol. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of some selected variables, including lifestyle choices, on systolic blood pressure in patients treated for hypertension. The study was conducted among 132 patients using the medical services in five randomly selected clinics in Lublin. The influence of age, sex, body mass index, physical activity and smoking on systolic blood pressure was analyzed. The study shows that systolic blood pressure depends on the selected variables. In general, however, a positive correlation was found between age and systolic blood pressure, regardless of gender. Moreover, a higher systolic blood pressure was also observed in men, as well as in individuals with low physical activity, in those who smoke and those who are overweight or obese. Our results indicate that patients with hypertension should be aware that drug therapy and lifestyle are integral components of disease treatment, and modification of their lifestyles towards leading healthy ones is a necessity.
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Jolanta Szymańska, Elżbieta Pietryka-Michałowska
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