Subgroup analyses showed smaller sample s reporting larger effect sizes ; intervention lasting less than 6 months showed larger effect sizes and intention-to-treat analysis showed smaller effect sizes Lifestyle interventions may be of value in preventing and reducing blood pressure in LMICs .
Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting the effectiveness of antihypertensive medication , hypertension remains poorly controlled in low and middle-income countries ( LMICs ) .
[Evaluation of the state intervention project to improve quality of life and reduce the complications associated with aging: "Add health to your years"].
OBJECTIVE This paper evaluates the effectiveness of a Public Health program for the elderly based on health promotion and pathologies prevention , in order to avoid complications associated with illnesses and improves the quality of life ( QOL ) in elderly adults ( EA ) . METHODS A 12 month intervention studies used 700 EA r and omized in 2 groups : intervention and control . Each group was su bmi tted to pre-post intervention measurements that included weight , height , blood pressure ( BP ) , cholesterol , lipids , glycaemia , cardiovascular ( infa rct , stroke ) and bone fractures events , hospitalization , and a QOL survey . Intervention consisted of periodic physical activity to fortify muscular groups , as well as recreational activities , nutritional and food manipulation training visits . A medical student was assigned to each participant from the intervention group to assure periodical contact and to share activities . The control group continued with their normal activities during observational period . RESULTS The intervention group showed a significant reduction in the BP , lipids and cholesterol values compared to control group . Reduction on cardiovascular events ( -31 % ) , hip fractures ( -18.2 % ) and number of hospital admittance ( -21.1 % ) were obtained for group A in relation to B. The QOL survey showed 28.7 % improvement for group A compared with 33.4 % improvement compared with control group . CONCLUSION The health program with exhaustive follow-up administration , significantly reduced risk factors and complications associated with aging
Subgroup analyses showed smaller sample s reporting larger effect sizes ; intervention lasting less than 6 months showed larger effect sizes and intention-to-treat analysis showed smaller effect sizes Lifestyle interventions may be of value in preventing and reducing blood pressure in LMICs .
Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting the effectiveness of antihypertensive medication , hypertension remains poorly controlled in low and middle-income countries ( LMICs ) .