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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2014-05-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
Online Access: | https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/581 |