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.
Authors and Affiliations
Jolanta Szymańska, Elżbieta Pietryka-Michałowska
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP105679
- DOI -
- Views 67
- Downloads 0
Ludwik Fleck: a message to start a new discourse
The goal of the present article is to initiate a series of papers on Ludwik Fleck’s theories of medical cognition and their contribution to contemporary research on science. I would like, however, to begin with the last...
Designing primers potentially specific to Entamoeba gingivalis genes
Entamoeba gingivalis normally exists in the human oral cavity, namely in the gums, and brings about some specific diseases. However, it can also trigger some more serious illnesses. Among these are infections of the geni...
The relationship between the physical activity of students from Lublin’s universities, and video games
With the rapid development of computer technology, gaming has become more popular, and young people spend more and more time playing such games. It is thought that this a major factor responsible for the lowered physical...
A botanical and pharmacological description of petasites species
The objective of this review was to evaluate the botanical and pharmacological description of Petasites species. Petasides (butterbur) as a perennial shrub which was found in Europe and also in a parts of Asia and North...
Blood serum vitamin D status evaluated in healthy people
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the status of vitamin D in healthy subjects. Vitamin D level was determined on the basis of blood serum 25(OH)D concentrations, taking into account the time of blood collection an...