Background: Hypertension is the commonest modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular
diseases and a major preventable cause of premature mortality. The worldwide prevalence …

Background Hypertension is becoming an increasingly common health issue worldwide,
especially in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for …

Background In all areas of the World Health Organization, the prevalence of hypertension
was highest in Africa. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for coronary and …

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in
Ghana. Available records suggest a growing rise in hypertension prevalence in Ghana …

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the major risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. Despite
the increasing trends suggesting that HTN is a growing public health problem in developing …

Introduction Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a surge in the burden of hypertension, and
rural communities are increasingly affected by the epidemic. Objectives We aimed to …

Background The global burden of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) is rapidly increasing, and the African continent seems to be the most affected region …

ABSTRACT Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) has been on the rise in Sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA). Its burden is affecting health systems, quality of life, and economies. If not …

Background Hypertension, the leading single cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is
a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have estimated …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a rising health burden among the world's poor
with hypertension as the main risk factor. In sub-Saharan Africa, hypertension is increasingly …