Diet and Lifestyle on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive patients under care in Tripoli.

Abstract

Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases that is the main cause of death. Hypertension is also often called a silent killer because most of the cases do not cause symptoms. Hypertension is closely related to behaviours and lifestyle. Hypertension control is done through behavioral changes, such as adequate physical activity, a healthy diet, and quitting smoking. Aims: In this study, we seek to delve deeper into the issue of blood pressure due to the poor lifestyle that is followed, according to a descriptive and analytical approach. Material and Methods: The data for this study were based on 100 participants between the ages of 18 and 60. This study is descriptive, as a questionnaire was used to answer it. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using SPSS version 26 to evaluate the association of lifestyle with hypertension as well as its association with vital body parameters. Results: 100 cases were divided into 4 groups based on blood pressure levels: normal (N = 16), hypertension stage I (N = 16), hypertension stage II (N = 52), and hypertensive episode (N = 16). 45 (45%) females and 52 (52%) males, while 3 (3%) of subjects did not specify their genders. and it was noted that the percentage of male patients is higher than that of female patients, according to the random samples that were collected. Conclusions: Hypertension, that is, above-normal blood pressure, is the most important, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. The incidence is increasing in most countries, and lifestyle factors are considered to play a decisive role in this development. Most cases of hypertension are currently undetected, untreated, or have not reached therapeutic target values for treatment. This leaves much room for improved treatment, both via an increase in non-pharmacological treatment and lifestyle modification along with different pharmacological options.