Biobehavioral approaches to the treatment of essential hypertension.

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Journal Article (Review)

Despite recent advances in the medical management of hypertension, chronically elevated blood pressure remains a major health problem in the United States, affecting almost 50 million Americans. It is widely recognized that lifestyle factors contribute to the development and maintenance of elevated blood pressure. This article critically reviews current approaches to the nonpharmacological treatment of high blood pressure and highlights outcome studies of exercise, weight loss and dietary modification, and stress management and relaxation therapies. Methodological issues in the assessment and treatment of hypertension are discussed, along with possible mechanisms by which lifestyle modification may reduce elevated blood pressure.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Blumenthal, JA; Sherwood, A; Gullette, ECD; Georgiades, A; Tweedy, D

Published Date

  • June 2002

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 70 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 569 - 589

PubMed ID

  • 12090370

Pubmed Central ID

  • 12090370

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1939-2117

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0022-006X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1037//0022-006x.70.3.569

Language

  • eng