Association of hypertension with generalized obesity in rural south-western Nigeria

Aim: There is a rising prevalence of hypertension worldwide with Africa reported to have the greatest disease burden. Obesity is the major risk factor for hypertension. This study aims to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its relationship with general obesity in rural south-western Nigeri...

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Main Authors: Olatunde Odusan, Taiwo Raimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Surgery and Medicine
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/josam/issue/52827/593387