Despite Hypertension is a global public health challenge and a leading modifiable risk factor
for cardiovascular disease and death attention was not given in developing countries …

Introduction Hypertension is the leading cause of death and disability in adult populations
globally. Its prevalence is increasing rapidly in Ethiopia. Studies conducted to date address …

Background The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) is increasing rapidly in Ethiopia, but data
are limited on hypertension prevalence in specific workplaces. Therefore, the aim of this …

Background The leading preventable risk factor for premature death and disability
worldwide is hypertension. Globally, 31.1% of adults (1.39 billion people) have hypertension …

Background Hypertension is a globally recognized threat to social and economic
development with premature morbidity and mortality. In middle and low-income countries …

Background: Hypertension clinically defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or more
on at least two readings on separated time. It is one of the most prevalent non …

Background Hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries
including Ethiopia. It is a silent killer and most patients are detected to have it incidentally …

Objectives We determined the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among public
servants of Ejisu Juaben municipality. Results The overall prevalence of hypertension was …

Background Hypertension is a common non-communicable disease detected through blood
pressure measurement that makes periodic health examinations crucial for the detection …

Background. Fatalities from hypertension in East Africa are increasing, even though they
decreased in western industrial regions. Older age, being female, illiterate, smoking …