The cascade of care in managing hypertension in the Arab world: a systematic assessment of the evidence on awareness, treatment and control

Abstract Background Hypertension is a leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity globally and in the Arab world. We summarize the evidence on awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, to assess the extent of gaps in the hypertension continuum of care. We also assess the influence of ge...

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Main Authors: Christelle Akl, Chaza Akik, Hala Ghattas, Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08678-6