The prevalence of hypertension and its distribution by sociodemographic factors in Central Mozambique: a cross sectional study

The prevalence of hypertension and its distribution by sociodemographic factors in Central Mozambique: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and its prevalence has been rising in low- and middle-income countries. The current study describes HTN prevalence in central Mozambique, association between wealth and blood pressure (BP), and HTN monitoring...

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Main Authors: Matsuzaki Mika, Sherr Kenneth, Augusto Orvalho, Kawakatsu Yoshito, Ásbjörnsdóttir Kristjana, Chale Falume, Covele Alfredo, Manaca Nelia, Muanido Alberto, Bradley H. Wagenaar, Ana O. Mocumbi, Gimbel Sarah, the InCoMaS Study Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Low and middle income countries
Mozambique
Nutrition transition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09947-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09947-0

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