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Background Inadequate diagnosis and suboptimal control of hypertension is a major driver
of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa. Understanding the levels of awareness …

Background The burden of hypertension is high in Africa, and due to rapid population
growth and ageing, the exact burden on the continent is still far from being known. We aimed …

Background Hypertension, being the root cause of many of the body sytem and organs
failure, remains to be a major public health challenge globally. Though the problem is huge …

Background Hypertension self-care practice is essential for blood pressure control and
reduction of hypertension complications. Nevertheless, we know little concerning …

Background Hypertension has been increasing in develo** countries including Ethiopia.
Other than smaller studies, there is no national prevalence study on hypertension in …

The association between fruit and vegetables (FVs) consumption and hypertension risk
remains controversial. A systematic search was performed in PubMed and the Web of …

Objective. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension
in newly declared municipalities of Kathmandu, Nepal. Design, Settings, and Participants …

Background Older adults are disproportionately affected by hypertension, which is an
established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite these facts, little information is …

Background The burden of uncontrolled hypertension in Low-and-Middle Income Countries
(LMICs) is high, with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic renal failure …