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 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 …

Hypertension, a non-communicable disease, is considered a major public health challenge
because of its widespread prevalence globally coupled with its huge morbidity and mortality …

Background: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, yet many health
care workers rarely check their blood pressure. The detection of hypertension among health …

Background: Hypertension is the third leading independent risk factor for global burden of
diseases. Its prevalence and risk factors remain undocumented in parts of Nigeria. The …

Background. A community‐based study put the prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria at
32.8%. Market workers in Nigeria lead sedentary life style and often depend on salt‐laden …

Introduction: the prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is high, with a considerable
proportion of it being undiagnosed. Nevertheless, early identification of influencing variables …

Background Hypertension among the health workforce is a major public health problem due
to its high prevalence and dire consequences. This study aimed to determine the prevalence …

Several lines of evidence have suggested that hypertension and its related complications
are major health problems not only in Nigeria but the entire world. Thus, this study examined …

Hypertension is a growing public health problem and a major risk factor for cardiovascular
diseases. This study assessed the prevalence and level of awareness of hypertension in a …