Impact of Physical Activity Interventions on Blood Pressure in Brazilian Populations

Background: High blood pressure is associated with cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of mortality in the Brazilian population. Lifestyle changes, including physical activity, are important for lowering blood pressure levels and decreasing the costs associated with outcomes. Objectiv...

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Main Authors: Vivian Freitas Rezende Bento, Flávia Barbizan Albino, Karen Fernandes de Moura, Gustavo Jorge Maftum, Mauro de Castro dos Santos, Luiz César Guarita-Souza, José Rocha Faria Neto, Cristina Pellegrino Baena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC) 2015-01-01
Series:Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0066-782X2015005050048&lng=en&tlng=en