Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in Gadarif in eastern Sudan: a community-based study

Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in Gadarif in eastern Sudan: a community-based study

Abstract Background Hypertension is becoming an increasingly common health issue worldwide, especially in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide, and it is the leading risk factor for mortality from cardiovascular disease...

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Main Authors: Saeed M. Omar, Imad R. Musa, Osman E. Osman, Ishag Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Blood pressure
Prevalence
Risk factors
Sudan
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-8386-5

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