High rates of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension upon a screening campaign in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

High rates of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension upon a screening campaign in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

Background: Hypertension remains the major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) worldwide with a prevalence and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) among the highest. The early detection of hypertension risk factors is a crucial pillar for CVD prevention. Design and metho...

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Main Authors: Brown, A.L (Author), Bushaku, M. (Author), Cade, W.T (Author), Davila-Roman, V.G (Author), de Las Fuentes, L. (Author), Dusabeyezu, S. (Author), Harerimana, E. (Author), Mugeni, R. (Author), Mutimura, E. (Author), Ngoga, G. (Author), Nishimwe, A. (Author), Ntaganda, E. (Author), Reeds, D. (Author), Schechtman, K. (Author), Twagirumukiza, M. (Author), Twizeyimana, L. (Author), Utumatwishima, J.N (Author), Uwinkindi, F. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2022
Subjects:
High blood pressure
Hypertension
Rwanda
Screening
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