Determinants of systemic hypertension in older adults in Africa: a systematic review

Determinants of systemic hypertension in older adults in Africa: a systematic review

Abstract Background An estimated 55% of older adults in Africa have systemic hypertension, a major risk factor for stroke, heart failure and dementia in the region. The risk factors associated with hypertension in this population group in Africa have not been systematically evaluated. We, therefore,...

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Main Authors: William Kofi Bosu, Justice Moses Kwaku Aheto, Eugenio Zucchelli, Siobhan Theresa Reilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Hypertension
Determinants
Risk factors
Older adults
Systematic review
Multivariate analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1147-7

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