Hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Sectional Surveys in Four Rural and Urban Communities

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Authors

Marleen Elisabeth Hendriks · University of Amsterdam

Ferdinand W N M Wit · University of Amsterdam

Marijke Roos · Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development

Lizzy M. Brewster · University of Amsterdam

Tanimola M. Akande · University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

Ingrid H de Beer

Sayoki Mfinanga · National Institute for Medical Research

Abstract

Hypertension was the most frequently observed risk factor for CVD in both urban and rural communities in SSA and will contribute to the growing burden of CVD in SSA. Low levels of control of hypertension are alarming. Strengthening of health care systems in SSA to contain the emerging epidemic of CVD is urgently needed.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. e32638-e32638

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0032638

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