Community awareness of stroke, hypertension and modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Nkonya-Wurupong, Ghana

Hypertension and other non-communicable diseases are growing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke in lowand middle-income countries like Ghana who are experiencing the effects of rapid urbanization and globalization. Awareness and education may help reduce the population’s exposure to...

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Main Authors: Melissa Murray, Carol King, Cecilia Sorenson, Elaine Bunick, Renee King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
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Online Access:https://www.publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/783