Low Sodium Diet and Hypertension - Case Study Example

RUNNING HEAD: Low sodium diet and hypertension Effect of low sodium diet on blood pressure in individuals with hypertension of the Underthe guidance of University Date Abstract Hypertension is posing a global challenge because despite aggressive treatment strategies, it continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality. However, it is easily detectable, preventable and treatable. This study aims to study the effects of low-sodium diet on blood pressure in hypertensive patients to evaluate and ascertain the benefits of this form of treatment as an adjuvant to other forms of treatment for hypertension as interpreted and recommended in literature. The type of study will be randomized control trial. The study will be conducted on persons above 18 years of age diagnosed to have essential hypertension with other causes of hypertension ruled out. The intervention studied will be “dietary intake of Read More