Hypertension and its correlates among in‑school adolescents in Ekiti State, South‑west, Nigeria

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Though generally believed to be a disease of the adults, It has been shown to start in early life and tracks through adolescence into adulthood. Aims and Objectives: The objective of this study was to dete...

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Main Author: Eyitayo Ebenezer Emmanuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2017-06-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/17129