Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adults: A community based study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

<h4>Background</h4>In all areas of the World Health Organization, the prevalence of hypertension was highest in Africa. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for coronary and ischemic diseases, as well as hemorrhagic stroke. However, there were scarce data concerning the magni...

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Main Authors: Meseret Molla Asemu, Alemayehu Worku Yalew, Negussie Deyessa Kabeta, Desalew Mekonnen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248934