THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION ON HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.13 billion people globally suffer from hypertension, yet many remain undiagnosed or untreated. Effective management of hypertension is essential to reduce the incidence of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular complications.