Social and behavioral factors related to blood pressure measurement: A cross-sectional study in Bhutan.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the Kingdom of Bhutan, and early detection of hypertension is critical for preventing cardiovascular disease. However, health-seeking behavior, including blood pressure measurement, is infrequently investigated in Bhutan. Therefore, this study in...

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Main Authors: Hiromi Kohori Segawa, Hironori Uematsu, Nidup Dorji, Ugyen Wangdi, Chencho Dorjee, Pemba Yangchen, Susumu Kunisawa, Ryota Sakamoto, Yuichi Imanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271914