Differences in the relationship between social capital and hypertension in emerging vs. established economies in Sub-Saharan Africa

Differences in the relationship between social capital and hypertension in emerging vs. established economies in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background The global burden of hypertension is growing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate differences in the relationship between social capital and hypertension between regions in Sub-Saharan Africa (West vs. South Africa) and within regions...

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Main Authors: Vincent Renta, Rebekah J. Walker, Sneha Nagavally, Aprill Z. Dawson, Jennifer A. Campbell, Leonard E. Egede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Social capital
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Non-communicable disease
Ghana
South Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13471-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13471-8

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