Objectives This study estimated the prevalence of hypertension, in accordance with the
American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association's 2017 guidelines, and …

Objectives This study investigated the determinants of hypertension in Nepal according to
both the Joint National Committee 7 (JNC7) and the American College of …

This cross-sectional study investigated the factors associated with hypertension among
Nepalese adults aged 18 years or above using data from the Nepal Demographic and …

Introduction. Hypertension and its association with socioeconomic positions are well
established. However, the gradient of these relationships and the mediating role of lifestyle …

Background Unlike developed countries, higher socioeconomic status (SES-education, and
wealth) is associated with hypertension in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) with …

Background: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in all regions of
the world. There is an increasing prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in …

With an aim to examine the socio-economic inequalities in prevalence, awareness,
treatment, and control of hypertension, this study analyzed 14,823 adults, 15 years or older …

Like other developing countries, Nepal is currently going through epidemiological transition
along with rising burden of Non-communicable Diseases. However, since 2013, no study …

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension Among People Aged 50 years and
more in Banepa Municipality, Nepal Page 1 VOL.10 | NO. 3 | ISSUE 39 | JUL- SEP 2012 Page …

Objectives Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and develops
faster among pre‐hypertensive individuals. However, there is a lack of nationally …