Objective To summarise available data on the prevalence, aetiology, treatment and
prognosis of heart failure (HF) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Setting This systematic review …

Heart failure remains a health challenge in Africa, associated with significant rates of
hospitalization, morbidity and mortality. The current review aims to summarize the most …

Background The prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is high and growing. The burden and
risk factor distribution also vary by geographical zone. Information about prevalence, risk …

Abstract In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), chronic non-communicable diseases and
cardiovascular diseases in particular, are progressively taking over infectious diseases as …

Sub-SaharanAfrica (SSA) is currently experiencing multiple burden of disease as a result of
demographic and epidemiologic transition. This is occasioned rapid urbanization, unhealthy …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related admissions are on the increase in
Nigeria and the rest of Africa. This study was carried out to highlight the burden, patterns and …

Background Hypertension is a serious health problem and it is one of the diseases that
impair health-related quality of life. The central tenet of care should be to improve health …

Abstract Background and Aims The burden of noncommunicable diseases is increasing in
developing countries and in settings with an existing communicable burden. The study aim …

Background. An accurate description of the pattern of diseases is important in planning and
assessing public health policies. Hence, we aimed to determine the causes of admissions …

Hospital statistics on morbidity and mortality are essential in assessing disease burden,
evaluation of health policies and health planning. The study aimed to determine the …