The economic burden of treating uncomplicated hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review

The economic burden of treating uncomplicated hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review

Abstract Background and Objectives Hypertension is one of the leading cardiovascular risk factors with high numbers of undiagnosed and untreated patients in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The health systems and affected people are often overwhelmed by the social and economic burden that comes with the di...

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Main Authors: E. Gnugesser, C. Chwila, S. Brenner, A. Deckert, P. Dambach, J. I. Steinert, T. Bärnighausen, O. Horstick, K. Antia, V. R. Louis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Sub-Saharan Africa
Economic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13877-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13877-4

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