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A Comparison Between Lifestyle Interventions and Usual Care Among Indian Adults With Hypertension: A Systematic

Vincy Nelson1,2, Ayush Mittal3, Souvik Manna1

  • 1Community Medicine, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Alwar, IND.

Cureus
|June 24, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Lifestyle interventions like yoga significantly lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in Indian adults. These non-drug approaches offer a scalable, effective way to manage cardiovascular disease risk.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading global cause of death.
  • High systolic blood pressure (SBP) is a major risk factor for CVDs.
  • Hypertension prevalence is rising in India, necessitating accessible management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of non-pharmacological lifestyle interventions for hypertension in Indian adults.
  • To compare these interventions against usual care using a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane for studies from 2000-2025.
  • Included RCTs and observational studies of Indian adults (≥18 years) with hypertension.

Main Results:

  • Fourteen studies (N=1,547) evaluated yoga, exercise, diet, and multi-component programs.
  • Meta-analysis of 7 RCTs showed significant reductions: SBP by 4.78 mmHg, DBP by 2.06 mmHg.
  • Yoga and meditation showed the most significant blood pressure reductions.

Conclusions:

  • Non-pharmacological lifestyle interventions are effective adjuncts to hypertension treatment in India.
  • Yoga-based and physical activity programs show significant clinical benefits.
  • These strategies are low-cost, non-invasive, and suitable for national health programs.

Keywords:
dash dietessential hypertensionhigh blood pressurehigh systolic blood pressurehypertensionlifestyle interventionmindfulness-based therapypharmacologicalpre-hypertensionusual care

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