Estimating the changing burden of disease attributable to high systolic blood pressure in South Africa for 2000, 2006 and 2012

Background. Ongoing quantification of trends in high blood pressure and the consequent disease impact are crucial for monitoring and decision-making. This is particularly relevant in South Africa (SA) where hypertension is well-established. Objective. To quantify the burden of disease related to hi...

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Main Authors: B Nojilana, N Peer, N Abdelatif, A Cois, A E Schutte, D Labadarios, E B Turuwa, R A Roomaney, O F Awotiwon, I Neethling, V Pillay-van Wyk, D Bradshaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2022-09-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/219