The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of undiagnosed
hypertension (HTN) among adults in the Central African Republic (CAR). In the cross …

Introduction: the rate of hypertension has been increasing in Africa. The study aimed to
estimate the prevalence and associated factors of undiagnosed hypertension (HTN) among …

Background The prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is high and growing. The burden and
risk factor distribution also vary by geographical zone. Information about prevalence, risk …

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of undiagnosed and
uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) in a local community in Lebanon. Design and methods: In …

Objective To examine the prevalence, correlates and sociodemographic inequalities of
undiagnosed hypertension in Nepal. Design This study used cross-sectional 2016 Nepal …

Background. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major causes of natural death in
South Africa (SA). Underdiagnosis of these treatable diseases would hamper efforts to …

The burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing over the past few
decades. However, a large proportion of the population with hypertension remains …

Background Undiagnosed hypertension is defined as individuals who were hypertensive but
did not report having been told by a health professional that they have hypertension. It is an …

Individuals living with hypertension are predisposed to higher risk of stroke, kidney diseases
and heart failure. Approximately 9.4 million people worldwide die from complications related …

Introduction Non-communicable diseases cause 74% of global deaths, with cardiovascular
diseases as the major contributor. Hypertension, a primary risk factor for cardiovascular …