Rates and risk factors of hypertension in adolescents and adults with sickle cell anaemia in Tanzania: 10 years' experience.

Data on the magnitude and risk factors for hypertension in sickle cell anaemia (SCA) are limited. A retrospective analysis of individuals with SCA aged ≥15 years enrolled from 2004-2014 at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania was conducted to determine the prevalence, incidence and risk factors for...

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Main Authors: Makubi, A, Mmbando, B, Novelli, E, Lwakatare, J, Soka, D, Marik, H, Tibarazwa, K, Ngaeje, M, Newton, C, Gladwin, M, Makani, J
Other Authors: Roberts, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016