Non-communicable diseases and urbanization in African cities: a narrative review
Rapid urbanization in Africa has been linked to the growing burden of noncommunicable
diseases (NCDs). Urbanization processes have amplified lifestyle risk factors for NCDs …
diseases (NCDs). Urbanization processes have amplified lifestyle risk factors for NCDs …
[HTML][HTML] Blood pressure and burden of hypertension in Cameroon, a microcosm of Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies
Objective: To estimate national and geography-based variations in blood pressure and
burden of hypertension in Cameroon, generally called 'miniature Africa'. Methods: PubMed …
burden of hypertension in Cameroon, generally called 'miniature Africa'. Methods: PubMed …
Risk factors for hypertension among young adults (18-35) years attending in Tenwek Mission Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya in 2018
Research Page 1 Page number not for citation purposes 1 Risk factors for hypertension among
young adults (18-35) years attending in Tenwek Mission Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya in …
young adults (18-35) years attending in Tenwek Mission Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya in …
[HTML][HTML] The prevalence, awareness, management and control of hypertension in men and women in Benin, West Africa: the TAHES study
I Desormais, SA Amidou, YC Houehanou… - BMC cardiovascular …, 2019 - Springer
Background Due to epidemiological transitions, Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a growing
burden of non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Among …
burden of non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Among …
[HTML][HTML] The trend in blood pressure and hypertension prevalence in the general population of South Kivu between 2012 and 2016: results from two representative …
PB Katchunga, P Mirindi, A Baleke, T Ntaburhe… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Objective Data on blood pressure trends are scarce or unavailable in Sub-Saharan Africa in
general and especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This work addresses this …
general and especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This work addresses this …
Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with hypertensive crises in Mulago hospital emergency department; a cross-sectional study
I Nakalema, M Kaddumukasa, J Nakibuuka… - African Health …, 2019 - ajol.info
Background: Hypertension is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and it's the single most
important modifiable stroke risk factor, yet it's control is not routinely emphasized. The …
important modifiable stroke risk factor, yet it's control is not routinely emphasized. The …
[HTML][HTML] The magnitude of hypertension and its risk factors in southern Ethiopia: A community based study
A Zekewos, T Egeno, E Loha - PLoS One, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Prevention and control of hypertension has not been given due attention
though previous studies indicated that hypertension is growing public health problem …
though previous studies indicated that hypertension is growing public health problem …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of hypertension among adult outpatient clients in hospitals and its associated factors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a hospital based cross-sectional …
S Abebe, WW Yallew - BMC research notes, 2019 - Springer
Objective The objective of the research is to measure prevalence of hypertension and
associated factors adult outpatient clients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Results A total of 487 …
associated factors adult outpatient clients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Results A total of 487 …
[HTML][HTML] Care-seeking dynamics among patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension in selected rural settings in Kenya
Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are two common non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
that often coexist in patients. However, health-seeking behaviour in patients with diabetes …
that often coexist in patients. However, health-seeking behaviour in patients with diabetes …
[HTML][HTML] Hypertension among human immunodeficiency virus infected patients on treatment at Parirenyatwa Hospital: A descriptive study
R Chireshe, K Naidoo, R Nyamakura - … journal of primary health care & …, 2019 - scielo.org.za
Abstract CHIRESHE, Rumbidzai; NAIDOO, Keshena and NYAMAKURA, Rudo.
Hypertension among human immunodeficiency virus infected patients on treatment at …
Hypertension among human immunodeficiency virus infected patients on treatment at …