Burden of undiagnosed hypertension in sub-saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
F Ataklte, S Erqou, S Kaptoge, B Taye… - …, 2015 - Am Heart Assoc
The burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing over the past few
decades. However, a large proportion of the population with hypertension remains …
decades. However, a large proportion of the population with hypertension remains …
[HTML][HTML] Hypertension awareness, treatment and control in Africa: a systematic review
J Kayima, RK Wanyenze, A Katamba… - BMC cardiovascular …, 2013 - Springer
Background Inadequate diagnosis and suboptimal control of hypertension is a major driver
of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa. Understanding the levels of awareness …
of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa. Understanding the levels of awareness …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating the prevalence and awareness rates of hypertension in Africa: a systematic analysis
D Adeloye, C Basquill - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background The burden of hypertension is high in Africa, and due to rapid population
growth and ageing, the exact burden on the continent is still far from being known. We aimed …
growth and ageing, the exact burden on the continent is still far from being known. We aimed …
[HTML][HTML] Hypertension in older adults in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Hypertension is the leading driver of cardiovascular disease deaths in Africa. Its
prevalence is highest in older populations. Yet, this group has received little attention in …
prevalence is highest in older populations. Yet, this group has received little attention in …
[HTML][HTML] Preparedness of Tanzanian health facilities for outpatient primary care of hypertension and diabetes: a cross-sectional survey
R Peck, J Mghamba, F Vanobberghen… - The lancet global …, 2014 - thelancet.com
Background Historically, health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa have mainly managed acute,
infectious diseases. Few data exist for the preparedness of African health facilities to handle …
infectious diseases. Few data exist for the preparedness of African health facilities to handle …
[HTML][HTML] Hypertension, kidney disease, HIV and antiretroviral therapy among Tanzanian adults: a cross-sectional study
Background The epidemics of HIV and hypertension are converging in sub-Saharan Africa.
Due to antiretroviral therapy (ART), more HIV-infected adults are living longer and gaining …
Due to antiretroviral therapy (ART), more HIV-infected adults are living longer and gaining …
Global ageing: successes, challenges and opportunities
E Mitchell, R Walker - British journal of hospital medicine, 2020 - magonlinelibrary.com
The world's population is ageing rapidly, with significant increases in the numbers of the
oldest old. This places great pressure on societies to adapt to this changing demography …
oldest old. This places great pressure on societies to adapt to this changing demography …
Gambaran status tekanan darah penderita hipertensi di Desa Karanganyar Kecamatan kalianget Kabupaten Sumenep
E Suprayitno, CN Damayanti… - Journal Of Health …, 2019 - ejournalwiraraja.com
Penyakit hipertensi adalah salah satu masalah kesehatan di dunia yang juga disebut
sebagai the silent killer yaitu penyakit mematikan tanpa adanya tanda dan gejalanya …
sebagai the silent killer yaitu penyakit mematikan tanpa adanya tanda dan gejalanya …
[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with uncontrolled blood pressure among Ghanaians: evidence from a multicenter hospital-based study
Background The burden of uncontrolled hypertension in Low-and-Middle Income Countries
(LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure …
(LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure …
[HTML][HTML] Nitrate-rich beetroot juice reduces blood pressure in Tanzanian adults with elevated blood pressure: a double-blind randomized controlled feasibility trial
ABSTRACT Background: In Sub-Saharan Africa, current strategies are struggling to control
the burgeoning hypertension epidemic. Dietary interventions such as inorganic nitrate or …
the burgeoning hypertension epidemic. Dietary interventions such as inorganic nitrate or …