[PDF][PDF] Silent crisis: epidemic hypertension in rural West Africa
E Williams, D Ansong, S Alder, L Benson, S Campbell - J Hypertens, 2014 - academia.edu
Background: Hypertension is the commonest modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular
diseases and a major preventable cause of premature mortality. The worldwide prevalence …
diseases and a major preventable cause of premature mortality. The worldwide prevalence …
Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in Gadarif in eastern Sudan: a community-based study
SM Omar, IR Musa, OE Osman, I Adam - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Background Hypertension is becoming an increasingly common health issue worldwide,
especially in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for …
especially in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for …
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adults: A community based study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
MM Asemu, AW Yalew, ND Kabeta, D Mekonnen - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
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 …
was highest in Africa. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for coronary and …
[PDF][PDF] An Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension in Ghana: A Systematic Review
JK Doe, MA Asiedu - World Journal of Public Health, 2023 - researchgate.net
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 …
Ghana. Available records suggest a growing rise in hypertension prevalence in Ghana …
[PDF][PDF] Epidemiological Profile of Hypertension, and Its Determinants Amongst Adult Patients in Cameroon: A Hospital-Based Study
CFN Biyegue, PM Medjo, W Dakam… - Public Health Open …, 2019 - academia.edu
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 …
the increasing trends suggesting that HTN is a growing public health problem in developing …
Hypertension prevalence, associated factors, treatment and control in rural Cameroon: a cross-sectional study
LP Simo, VN Agbor, JJN Noubiap, OP Nana… - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
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 …
rural communities are increasingly affected by the epidemic. Objectives We aimed to …
Current prevalence pattern of hypertension in Nigeria: A systematic review
JT Akinlua, R Meakin, AM Umar, N Freemantle - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
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 …
(NCDs) is rapidly increasing, and the African continent seems to be the most affected region …
[PDF][PDF] Prevalence And Distribution Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case Of Hypertension, Diabetes, And Chronic Kidney Disease/Acute …
PK Akwaboah, AA Somuah… - Central European …, 2022 - researchgate.net
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 …
Africa (SSA). Its burden is affecting health systems, quality of life, and economies. If not …
The burden of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: a four-country cross sectional study
D Guwatudde, J Nankya-Mutyoba, R Kalyesubula… - BMC public health, 2015 - Springer
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 …
a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have estimated …
Profile of people with hypertension in Nairobi's slums: a descriptive study
A Hulzebosch, S van de Vijver, SO Oti, T Egondi… - Globalization and …, 2015 - Springer
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 …
with hypertension as the main risk factor. In sub-Saharan Africa, hypertension is increasingly …