Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021)

Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Yoga Breathing Exercise (Pranayama) on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients

Khairunissa, Khairunissa (Unknown)
Tamtomo, Didik Gunawan (Unknown)
Prasetya, Hanung (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Apr 2021

Abstract

Background: Uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Non-pharmacological treatment has become an important part of hypertension management. Aerobic exercise and yoga breathing exercise (pranayama) are types of non-pharmacological treatment that have an effect on lowering blood pressure. This study aims to examine the effect of aerobic exercise and yoga breathing exercise (prana

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jepublichealth

Publisher

Subject

Public Health

Description

Background: Increased blood pressure for a long time can increase the risk of kidney failure, co­ronary heart disease, brain damage, and other di­seases. In 2019, it is estimated that hyper­tens­ion is experienced by 1.13 billion people in the world with most (two thirds) living in low and ...