Hypertension among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

MK Nsanya, R Abramson, GA Kisigo… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Hypertension (HTN) among adolescents is common in high-income countries,
and leads to increased premature cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In sub-Saharan Africa …

Waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio and body mass index as parameters of obesity among public secondary school students

EF Ugochukwu, CU Onubogu, KN Okeke… - European Journal of …, 2020 - ej-med.org
Background: Obesity in children is universal affecting all ethnicities, ages, gender and social
classes. Public school children consist mainly of the less affluent strata of society, and …

Prevalence of prehypertension, hypertension, and its determinants among young adults in Enugu State, Nigeria.

OC Nwoke, NI Nubila, OE Ekowo, NC Nwoke… - Nigerian Medical …, 2024 - ajol.info
Background: Emerging epidemiological data suggest that Hypertension (HTN) has become
a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. HTN in young adults is a …

[PDF][PDF] Investigating the Determinants and Preventive Approaches of Hypertension Among Adolescents in Nigeria: A Systematic Review Study

N Uyigue, M Mohammadnezhad - J Integrated Health, 2024 - urfjournals.org
ABSTRACT Introduction and Aim: Hypertension in adults often begins in childhood and
adolescence. African Region having 27% of the condition. This result in a significant health …

Pengaruh Aktivitas Fisik dan Obesitas Terhadap Kejadian Hipertensi pada Remaja: Meta-Analisis

MI Berek - 2020 - digilib.uns.ac.id
ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Angka kejadian hipertensi selalu mengalami peningkatan setiap
tahun baik di Indonesia maupun di dunia. Angka kejadian hipertensi selalu mengalami …