Long-term weight loss and changes in blood pressure: results of the Trials of Hypertension Prevention, phase II.

VJ, Stevens; E, Obarzanek; NR, Cook; IM, Lee; LJ, Appel; West D, Smith; NC, Milas; M, Mattfeldt-Beman; L, Belden; C, Bragg; M, Millstone; J, Raczynski; A, Brewer; B, Singh; J, Cohen

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-134-1-200101020-00007

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Long-term weight loss and changes in blood pressure: results of the Trials of Hypertension Prevention, phase II.

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Stevens VJ

Obarzanek E

Cook NR

Abstract

Background Weight loss appears to be an effective method for primary prevention of hypertension. However, the long-term effects of weight loss on blood pressure have not been extensively studied.Objective To present detailed results from the weight loss arm of Trials of Hypertension Prevention (TOHP...

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