Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally. In the
United States, the prevalence of hypertension (blood pressure≥ 130/80 mm Hg) among …

Although an emerging speciality in Africa, family medicine contributes significantly to African
health systems. Leadership from family physicians can enable the delivery of high-quality …

Background: Lifestyle modification (LSM) is the first step in the management of hypertension,
and it has good outcomes. These outcomes can only be achieved with good compliance …

Prehypertension is a borderline blood pressure status associated with both higher incidence
of cardiovascular disease as well as higher risk of progression to hypertension. The rising …

Hypertension is the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in Sub-Saharan Africa, and
has emerged an alarming public health concern, with an estimate of 57million Nigerians …

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) country profile listed noncommunicable
diseases (NCDs) as prevalent in Nigeria. The study shows 29% of all deaths, equivalent to …

This study investigated the health-seeking and treatment compliance of hypertensive adults
in Ekiti State, located in southwest Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design …