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Hypertension Global Newsletter #6 2024

For both CVD and death from any
cause, the association with BMI Hypertension
appeared to be consistent across all
ages, whereas the strength of the
associations with SBP, current smoking
(after a steady increase up to the
second half of life for death from any
cause), and diabetes decreased with
age.

The authors noted that the effects
of overweight and obesity may
be mediated by hyperlipidaemia,
hypertension, and diabetes. In addition,
the definition of current smoking may
not capture the spectrum and dose of
tobacco exposure, and

smoking cessation during follow-up might have led to an
underestimation of smoking as a risk factor.

Given that more than half the cases of incident CVD and one-
fifth of deaths in adults may be attributable to these modifiable
risk factors, better management of these conditions may
improve patient outcomes.

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Lifestyle management of hypertension: International Society of Hypertension

position paper endorsed by the World Hypertension League and European

Society of Hypertension.
Charchar FJ, et al. J Hypertens. 2024 Jan 1;42(1):23-49.

Lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of preventing and treating hypertension, resulting in reduced blood pressure and improved
cardiovascular and general health. Lifestyle modifications are the first-line recommendation in all major hypertension management
guidelines to reduce the risk of CVD.

This position paper summarises recommendations compiled by an international panel of experts convened by the International
Society of Hypertension (ISH) College of Experts from 18 countries. Both the World Hypertension League and the European
Society of Hypertension endorse these recommendations.

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