Lifestyle Interventions Addressing Blood Pressure in Children

Which lifestyle intervention design is most effective for reducing blood pressure in children?In this systematic review, community-based lifestyle interventions were found to be effective at reducing blood pressure in the pediatric population, with a multicomponent intervention likely to be most effective.Results indicate that community-based lifestyle interventions are effective at reducing blood pressure in children, particularly those with a multicomponent design that includes elements of physical activity and nutrition.

Corresponding Author: Danielle K. Longmore, PhD, Inflammatory Origins Research Group, Infection, Immunity and Global Health Theme, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia (danielle.longmore@mcri.edu.au).

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