Burden of prehypertension among adults in Kenya: a retrospective analysis of findings from the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) Programme

Burden of prehypertension among adults in Kenya: a retrospective analysis of findings from the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) Programme

Abstract Background Hypertension is the leading risk factor for mortality globally. African countries, including Kenya, have a high and rising prevalence of hypertension. Prehypertension is associated with an increased risk of progression to overt hypertension and a higher risk of cardiovascular dis...

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Main Authors: Jared O. Mecha, Elizabeth N. Kubo, Collins O. Odhiambo, Freda G. Kinoti, Kennedy Njau, Gerald Yonga, Elijah N. Ogola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prehypertension
Prevalence
Cardiovascular disease
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-8363-z

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