This paper, put together by experts around the world reviewed and made recommendations for lifestyle changes that are beneficial for lowering blood pressure and preventing the onset of hypertension.

Introduction:
According to Prof Datin Dr Chia Yook Chin, one of the authors of this paper, “We know that 1 in 3 adults in Malaysia have hypertension/high blood pressure. 

The sad part is that half of them do not know they have hypertension and therefore are left untreated and hence do not benefit from the anti-hypertensive medications which are very effective with very few side-effects, and are not costly at all.  But to help ourselves from getting hypertension, and even when we have hypertension, we can lower our blood pressure levels by making lifestyle changes."

This important paper, put together by experts from many countries including Malaysia, has reviewed and recommended various lifestyle changes that can bring about meaningful reductions in blood pressure. 

It highlights the important changes we can make to get lower blood pressure, thus reducing cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.  Some of these lifestyle changes are of particular importance in Malaysia as the prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst Malaysians exceeds 50%, while that of diabetes stands at 18.3%. On average, Malaysians consume 7.9 grams of salt per day, which is above the 5 grams per day recommended by the World Health Organization. Only by making these much-needed lifestyle changes can we hope to help reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. 

Link:

https://journals.lww.com/jhypertension/fulltext/9900/lifestyle_management_of_hypertension_.315.aspx