Researchers have shown that hypertension, once rare in traditional African societies, is
rapidly becoming a major public health problem (1). In Africa, the shift of many people from …

Background: Hypertension is a major contributor to the cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality in industrialized countries. Reports suggest that hypertension is rapidly increasing …

It has been reported that high blood pressure (BP) is a common concern to all developing
countries, irrespective of their stage of health transition, and affects men as well as women in …

Hypertension is now being widely reported in Africa and it is a major factor in the high
mortality of adults in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately hypertension is often unnoticed and …

Introduction: Due to the asymptomatic nature of hypertension, its diagnosis is often delayed,
thus, leading to increasing morbidity and mortality. This study examines the prevalence …

Hypertension is a leading mortality hazard universally and locally in Nigeria. This study
aimed to determine its prevalence in an underserved village in Northeastern Nigeria. A …

Introduction: Hypertension is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In Sri Lanka,
despite the existence of a universal free health system, services are not available for routine …

Background: Hypertension is the sustained elevation of the blood pressure to 140/90 mmHg
or more. It is the commonest non-communicable disease in the world and all races are …

Cardiovascular diseases including hypertension are increasing in developing countries
especially among high-risk group people like bank employees. A cross-sectional study of …

Hypertension is a leading cause of non-communicable morbidity in Sub Saharan Africa.
Recent studies suggest and increase in the prevalence of hypertension in rural Sub …