Prevalence of Hypertension in Low- and Middle-Income Countri... : Medicine Prevalence of
Hypertension in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis …

From a global perspective, the large and diverse African population is disproportionately
affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). The historical balance between communicable …

Background: Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa, and
Nigeria, the most populous country in the continent, hugely contributes to this burden …

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 …

Improved understanding of the current burden of hypertension, including awareness,
treatment, and control, is needed to guide relevant preventative measures in Nigeria. A …

To review studies on hypertension in Nigeria over the past five decades in terms of
prevalence, awareness and treatment and complications. Following our search on Pubmed …

Background The global burden of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) is rapidly increasing, and the African continent seems to be the most affected region …

Background The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Several
studies have found MS to be prevalent in various African regions. However, no specific …

Background. Blood pressure (BP) control is poor among hypertensives in many parts of sub‐
Saharan Africa. A potentially modifiable factor for control of BP is medication nonadherence …

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of several cardiovascular risk factors. Contrary to earlier
thoughts, metabolic syndrome is no longer rare in Africa. The prevalence is increasing, and …