Abstract
To determine the usefulness of Breslow's health practices in the prevention of hypertension, 474 patients (331 males, 143 females, age : 51±9 yrs.) visiting our center who were not currently taking medication for hypertension were considered. When compared to the seven health scores, a significant difference was shown in the categories of age, sex, body mass index, daily alcoholic consumption and smoking but there was no significant difference shown when compared to systolic or diastolic pressure. In both stepwise and logistic multiple regression analysis, age, body mass index and daily alcohol consumption were found to be correlated to hypertension, while Breslow's health scores were not. Body mass index, daily alcohol consumption and smoking were found to be independent risk factors with regards to hypertension, more so than Breslow's seven health practices.
