Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among pastoralists in Monduli District, Arusha region in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among pastoralists in Monduli District, Arusha region in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Hypertension is among the growing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries and the leading cause of death worldwide. Pastoral areas have been identified to be at a higher risk of diseases due to challenges in their daily food production, livelihoods or mobility. U...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Gharib Khamis, Mbazi Senkoro, Akwilina Wendelin Mwanri, Katharina Kreppel, Sayoki Godfrey Mfinanga, Bassirou Bonfoh, Gideon Kwesigabo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Blood pressure
Diet
Physical activity
Body mass index
Pastoralist
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13690-020-00485-0

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