Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in southwest Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional survey

Esayas Kebede Gudina,1 Yadani Michael,1 Sahilu Assegid2 1Department of Internal Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; 2Department of Epidemiology, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia Background: Hypertension is a common medical condition worldwide. It is an important public health challenge bec...

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Main Authors: Gudina EK, Michael Y, Assegid S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-07-01
Series:Integrated Blood Pressure Control
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/prevalence-of-hypertension-and-its-risk-factors-in-southwest-ethiopia--a13853