Variations in the prevalence of point (pre)hypertension in a Nigerian school-going adolescent population living in a semi-urban and an urban area

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypertension has been shown to start in early life and to track into adulthood. Detecting adolescents with hypertension and prehypertension will aid early intervention and reduce morbidity and mortality from the disorders. This study...

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Main Authors: Ugwu Chidiebere E, Ejike Chukwunonso ECC, Ezeanyika Lawrence US
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/10/13