Cold Homes Affect High Blood Pressure

One study shows that almost 4,700 people in their homes have found that temperature reduction has affected the rise in their blood pressure, Kosova Prees broadcast.

Scientists believe that establishing thermostat can help millions of patients manage their hypertension ʹthe medical term for high blood pressure.

The university college in London was unable to identify claims, but scientists suggest that maintaining a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius is recommended for general health.

Nurses made blood pressure readings by 4,659 participants in their homes, along with temperature registration. They discovered an important statistical link between internal temperature and blood pressure.

For each temperature drop, there was a slight rise in blood pressure, Stephen Jivrej and his colleagues discovered.

The new research found that any 1 °C drop in internal temperature was linked to the rise of 0.48mHg in systolic and 0.45mmHg in diastolic blood pressure.

The average systolic and diastolic survey was 126,64mmHg and 74.52mHg, for people in the coldest houses that were part of the study. This was compared to 121.12mHg and 70.51mmHg, respectively, in warmer homes.

Our “Hulum has helped explain higher levels of hypertension, as well as possible deaths from strokes and heart disease in winter. Among other changes in diet and lifestyle, people can do to reduce blood pressure and our findings suggest that a little warmer homes also be useful”, Jivrej said.

During particularly cold weather periods, officials issue warnings to people whose health is particularly at risk, including older people.

According to official advice, people should warm their homes at least 18 degrees Celsius.