Objectives Individual studies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) have shown the
high prevalence of diabetic retinopathy. We conducted a meta-analysis to yield an estimate …

Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most important public health challenges, especially in
developing countries. Despite individual studies, information on the exact prevalence of …

Background By the lengthening of life span, the incidence of chronic diseases such as
hypertension and uncontrolled hypertension has increased. This study aims to determine …

Background Hypertension is associated with higher morbidity and mortality burden, and is
reported to pose severe repercussions on those above the age of 60 years. Despite the …

Prevalensi hipertensi di dunia sekitar 1, 13 miliar. Kebanyakan penderita hipertensi tidak
terdiagnosis dan tidak menyadari bahwa mereka menderita hipertensi. Rendahnya …

Background: Hypertension, the most significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is an
increasing contributor to global health burden, particularly in low-and middle-income …

Background: High levels of blood pressure (BP) remain undetected and poorly controlled in
large segments of the population leading to an enormous burden in terms of disease and …

Background Hypertension (HPT) is an essential public health problem affecting both lower
and middle-income countries disproportionately. Evidence suggests that HPT is the leading …

Method: This national, cross-sectional, population-based survey used publicly available
data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5) for 2014 among respondents with …

Background Early detection of hypertension is associated with improved blood pressure
control and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, in rural areas of Ethiopia …