A population-based national estimate of the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension in Rwanda: implications for prevention and control

A population-based national estimate of the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension in Rwanda: implications for prevention and control

Abstract Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and a growing public health problem in many developed and developing countries. However, population-based data to inform policy development are scarce in Rwanda. This nationally representative study aimed to determine pop...

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Main Authors: Marie-Rosette Nahimana, Alypio Nyandwi, Marie Aimee Muhimpundu, Olushayo Olu, Jeanine Umutesi Condo, Andre Rusanganwa, Jean Baptiste Koama, Candide Tran Ngoc, Jean Bosco Gasherebuka, Martin O. Ota, Joseph C. Okeibunor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Non-communicable diseases
Hypertension
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Rwanda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4536-9

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