Association of Smoking and Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) Use With High Blood Pressure Among Adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2006

Association of Smoking and Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) Use With High Blood Pressure Among Adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2006

IntroductionWe assessed the prevalence of substance use and its association with high blood pressure among adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.MethodsWe employed a cross-sectional descriptive study design. The World Health Organization instrument for stepwise surveillance of risk factors for chronic dis...

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Main Authors: Fikru Tesfaye, MD, MPH, PhD, Peter Byass, PhD, Yemane Berhane, MD, MPH, PhD, Ruth Bonita, PhD, Stig Wall, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-07-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
high blood pressure
smoking
hypertension
health in Ethiopia
adult health
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jul/07_0137.htm

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