[Lifestyle and hypertension in women, specific aspects of non-drug treatment].

Lifestyle has worsened in women during the last three decades. This is particularly true for smoking, alcohol, and exercise. An inappropriate lifestyle increases cardiovascular risk. Lifestyle changes are more difficult to achieve in women than in men for several reasons, that may be complex: cultural, family-related… These reasons should be identified to be more efficient. The need for implementing lifestyle changes should be promoted both in the general population and in healthcare professionals to improve women health. In this respect, all medical contacts should be used to promote a healthy lifestyle.