Utility of Obesity Indicators for Predicting Hypertension among Older Persons in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Utility of Obesity Indicators for Predicting Hypertension among Older Persons in Limpopo Province, South Africa

In view of the epidemic proportions of obesity in South Africa and its relationship to cardiometabolic diseases, such as hypertension, a cross sectional study was conducted to investigate the utility of obesity indicators for predicting hypertension among older persons (≥60 years, <i>n</i&g...

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Main Authors: Perpetua Modjadji, Mulalo Caroline Salane, Kebogile Elizabeth Mokwena, Tshimangadzo Selina Mudau, Peter Modupi Mphekgwana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
obesity indicators
hypertension
older persons
rural community
South Africa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/9/4697

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