Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk hypertensive population in Greater Kampala, Uganda; a cross-sectional study

Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk hypertensive population in Greater Kampala, Uganda; a cross-sectional study

Abstract Objective To describe the modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk population for stroke. Africa suffers from rapid population growth, adoption of harmful western diets, and increased prevalence of hypertension and obesity. Results A total of 440 study participants wer...

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Main Authors: Mark Kaddumukasa, James Kayima, Jane Nakibuuka, Carol Blixen, Elisabeth Welter, Elly Katabira, Martha Sajatovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Stroke
Hypertension
Global health
Modifiable risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-3009-7

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