The objective of this review was to provide a synthesis of the evidence on the effect of
dietary salt and potassium intake on population blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and …

Background A reduction in salt intake lowers blood pressure (BP) and, thereby, reduces
cardiovascular risk. A recent meta‐analysis by Graudal implied that salt reduction had …

The incidence and severity of hypertension are affected by nutritional status and intake of
many nutrients. Excessive energy intake and obesity are major causes of hypertension …

A high-salt diet is one of the major risk factors in the development and maintenance of
hypertension. Numerous experimental and observational studies have confirmed the …

BACKGROUND: While self-care behaviors have been documented as one of the main
determinant of hypertension control, studies investigating correlates of self-care behaviors …

Objective To identify correlates of self-care behaviors among elderly, low-income Korean
women with hypertension. Research Design A secondary analysis of data from a community …

Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure (BP) is among the most prevalent forms of
cardiovascular disease and occurs in approximately one of every three adults in the United …

Regular physical activity and training are associated with reductions in blood pressure (BP),
yet elevated BP is one of the most common abnormalities found during the pre‐participation …

Nationally, a higher proportion of the medically underserved than of the general population
suffer from hypertension. Poorer adherence to recommended therapies (including …

A cross–sectional study involving 2502 subjects was conducted to evaluate salt intake,
knowledge of salt intake, and blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. The blood …