Sedentary Lifestyle and Hypertension in a Periurban Area of Mbarara, South Western Uganda: A Population Based Cross Sectional Survey

Introduction. Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes constitute over 50% of the noncommunicable disease (NCD) burden and projections indicate Sub-Saharan Africa will experience a larger burden. Urbanization on the continent is contributing to the change in lifestyle such as diet and p...

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Main Authors: Bruce Twinamasiko, Edward Lukenge, Stella Nabawanga, Winnie Nansalire, Lois Kobusingye, Gad Ruzaaza, Francis Bajunirwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8253948