Factors associated with grade 1 hypertension: implications for hypertension care based on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) in primary care settings

Conclusions:
Dietary-intake factors were significantly associated with grade 1 hypertension, echoing the recommendation in the Reference Framework on incorporating dietary-related intervention based on the DASH approach for hypertension care in primary care settings. The association between aggregate risk factors and grade 1 hypertension should also be taken into consideration in long-term preventive strategy.

Source: BMC Family Practice - February 27, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Harry WangMartin WongRosina MokMandy KwanWai ChanCarmen FanCatherine LeeSian Griffiths Source Type: research