Climate change, air pollution and arterial hypertension: prevention strategies
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The aim of this literature review is to assess the role of climatic factors on blood pressure and the course of arterial hypertension, and to analyze ways to reduce the negative environmental impact on patients. This article focuses on analyzing scientific data linking climate change, particularly extreme temperatures, air pollution, and changing weather conditions, to an increased risk of arterial hypertension and its complications. The article examines the main mechanisms of this impact and proposes practical prevention and adaptation strategies to minimize the negative effects of climate and the environment on blood pressure and the cardiovascular system as a whole.
Conclusions. A comprehensive approach to preventing the negative consequences of climate change should include a patient-centered strategy for blood pressure control, a healthy lifestyle, avoiding extreme temperatures, and individual adaptation and protection methods. The implementation of WHO recommendations at the state level regarding air quality monitoring and maintenance is a key factor in preventing arterial hypertension and the development of its complications under the influence of negative climatic factors.
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