Hypertension and diabetes in Zanzibar – prevalence and access to care

Hypertension and diabetes in Zanzibar – prevalence and access to care

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are among the most common causes of hospital admissions and deaths in Zanzibar. This study assessed prevalence of, and antecedent factors and care access for the two common cardiovascular risk factors, hypertension and diabetes, to support health system im...

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Main Authors: Jutta M. Adelin Jorgensen, Kaya Helene Hedt, Omar Mwalim Omar, Justine I. Davies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Mental illness
Access to care
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09432-8

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