In-Hospital Mortality Among Black Patients Admitted for Hypertension-Related Disorders in Mbuji Mayi, Congo

200942 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

J.R. M’Buyamba-Kabangu · KU Leuven

R. T. Biswika

Lutgarde Thijs · KU Leuven

G. M. Tshimanga

F. M. Ngalula · University of Mbuji Mayi

Tumba G. Disashi · University of Mbuji Mayi

Patrick Kayembé · University of Kinshasa

T Richart ·

Abstract

The in-hospital mortality among African patients hospitalized for hypertension-related disorders in a Congolese provincial capital city is over 20%. These findings underscore that screening and treatment for hypertension and the prevention of cardiovascular disease should be placed much higher on the political agenda in sub-Saharan Africa.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Global Health and Epidemiology Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Hypertension

Volume 22, Issue 6, pp. 643-648

DOI: 10.1038/ajh.2009.47

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.45

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