Metabolic Alterations in Different Stages of Hypertension in an Apparently Healthy Nigerian Population

Metabolic syndrome (MS) amplifies hypertension (HTN) associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). MS components and other CVD risk measures were investigated in different stages of hypertension. 534 apparently healthy Nigerian traders aged 18–105 years were participants of a cohor...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: M. A. Charles-Davies, A. A. Fasanmade, J. A. Olaniyi, O. E. Oyewole, M. O. Owolabi, J. R. Adebusuyi, O. Hassan, M. T. Ajobo, M. O. Ebesunun, K. Adigun, K. S. Akinlade, U. A. Fabian, O. O. Popoola, S. K. Rahamon, W. Okunbolade, M. A. Ogunlakin, O. G. Arinola, E. O Agbedana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/351357