Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in Burkina Faso: a countrywide cross-sectional study

Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in Burkina Faso: a countrywide cross-sectional study

Abstract Background High blood pressure (HBP) is an increasing public health issue for developing countries. HBP is an important contributing factor to many non-communicable diseases that were until very recently thought to be rare in developing countries. There is not enough evidence on its burden...

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Main Authors: Joseph Kouesyandé Soubeiga, Tieba Millogo, Brice W. Bicaba, Boukare Doulougou, Séni Kouanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Burkina Faso
NCDs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3926-8

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