Study Title
Adherence to the DASH Diet and Risk of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Principal Investigator
Xenophon Theodoridis, Michail Chourdakis, Lydia Chrysoula, Violeta Chroni, Ilias Tirodimos, Konstantina Dipla, Eugenia Gkaliagkousi, Areti Triantafyllou
Affiliation
Laboratory of Hygiene, Social and Preventive Medicine and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Start Date
Not specified
End Date
Not specified
Study Objective
To assess the effect of adherence to the DASH diet on the risk of hypertension.
Short Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis analyze the impact of adherence to the DASH diet on reducing hypertension risk. The study consolidates evidence from various trials, showing significant benefits in controlling blood pressure and reducing hypertension-related outcomes.
Study Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Population
Individuals at risk of hypertension or diagnosed with hypertension
Sample Size
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
Studies assessing the effect of the DASH diet on hypertension risk and outcomes
Exclusion Criteria
Studies not focused on hypertension or the DASH diet
Intervention/Exposure
DASH diet adherence
Outcome Measures
Risk reduction for hypertension, changes in blood pressure, and hypertension-related outcomes
Funding Source
Not specified
Collaborating Institutions
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Ethics Approval
Not specified
Publication Status
Published in Nutrients (2023).
Keywords
DASH diet, hypertension, systematic review, meta-analysis, blood pressure
Data Collection Methods
Systematic literature search and meta-analysis
Primary Data Availability
Not applicable
Contact Information
Xenophon Theodoridis: Not specified