Blood pressure patterns in relation to geographic area of residence: a cross-sectional study of adolescents in Kogi state, Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of hypertension, an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), is increasing in the developing countries and this may be connected with the economic transition in those countries. Adult hypertension is tho...

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Main Authors: Ugwu Chidi E, Ejike Chukwunonso ECC, Ezeanyika Lawrence US, Olayemi Ayo T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/411