Hypertension in West Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated risk factors

Abstract Background Hypertension remains a critical modifiable risk factor contributing to the global burden of cardiovascular disease. Despite its escalating prevalence in West Africa, comprehensive regional data on its epidemiological patterns and associated determinants remain sparse. This study...

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Published in:BMC Public Health
Main Authors: Monday Nwankwo, Wusa Makena, Aisha Idris, Chikezie Jude Okamkpa, Anyanwu G. Emeka, Elna Owembabazi, Elizabeth Bessy Umoren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-10-01
Subjects:
Hypertension
West africa
Risk factors
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Epidemiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24647-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24647-3

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