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. 2023 Mar 2;18(3):2022.0119.
doi: 10.12968/bjca.2022.0119. Epub 2023 Mar 20.

Walking as an intervention to reduce blood pressure in adults with hypertension: recommendations and implications for clinical practise

Mohamed Mansoor  1 , Oliver Hamer  2 , Kirishan Sandrasekar  1 , Candiss Argent  3 , James Hill  2
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Walking as an intervention to reduce blood pressure in adults with hypertension: recommendations and implications for clinical practise

Mohamed Mansoor et al. Br J Card Nurs. .

Abstract

Hypertension affects more than 1 in 4 adults, equating to around 1.39 billion people worldwide. Hypertension is defined as an elevation in systolic blood pressure above 140mmHg. This can increase cardiovascular and stroke risk. By lowering blood pressure, individuals can mitigate an increased risk of stroke and end-organ damage. While medications have proven beneficial to lowering blood pressure, they do have the potential for side effects. Other non-pharmacological lifestyle and dietary changes exist. This article critically appraises a systematic review which assesses whether walking can reduce blood pressure.

Keywords: Blood pressure; Hypertension; Physical activity; Systematic review; Trials.

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