Determinants of self-reported hypertension among women in South Africa: evidence from the population-based survey

Determinants of self-reported hypertension among women in South Africa: evidence from the population-based survey

Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN), characterized by an elevation of blood pressure, is a serious public health chronic condition that significantly raises the risks of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. In South Africa, the prevalence of HTN (measured objectively) was reported at 46.0% i...

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Main Authors: Peter Austin Morton Ntenda, Walaa Mamdouh Reyad El-Meidany, Fentanesh Nibret Tiruneh, Mfundi President Sebenele Motsa, Joyce Nyirongo, Gowokani Chijere Chirwa, Arnold Kapachika, Owen Nkoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Clinical Hypertension
Subjects:
Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Hypercholesterolemia
Self report
Overweight
Obesity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-022-00222-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-022-00222-5

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