Body adiposity indices are associated with hypertension in a black, urban Free State community

Background: Non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, are increasing rapidly in resource-poor, developing countries amongst populations transitioning from traditional to westernised lifestyles; and are associated with excess weight. Aim: To investigate the relationship between hypertension...

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Main Authors: Ronette Lategan, Violet L. van den Berg, Corinna M. Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2014-05-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/581