Assessment of Risk Factors for Hypertension amongst the Staff of a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
Hope Obiageli Nwoga
Abstract:Background: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for hypertension amongst the staff of a tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: All consenting staff of College of basic and clinical medical sciences of the Enugu State University College of Medicine participated in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the background characteristics and risk … Show more
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