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 ) .
The Effects of Yoga on Hypertensive Persons in Thailand
To determine the effectiveness of a yoga program on blood pressure and stress , a group of hypertensive patients in Thail and were studied , with the experimental group showing significantly decreased mean stress scores and blood pressure , heart rate , and body mass index levels compared with the control group . Further studies are suggested to determine the effects of yoga on hypertension in Thail and
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 ) .