2019
DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.14078/v3
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The Prevalence, Awareness, Management and Control of Hypertension in Men and Women in Benin, West Africa: the TAHES study.

Abstract: Background Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), due to epidemiological transitions. Among their risk factors, hypertension is a major determinant of CVDs, but the prevalence and level of awareness and management of this condition are poorly studied in African populations. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and identify its associated risk factors as well as the awareness and management of this co… Show more

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“…High blood pressure prevalence increase with the age but the classic linear association [20][21][22] was not observed. Contrary to literature data, no association was noted between obesity and behavioural factors nor between high blood pressure and behavioural factors.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 86%
“…High blood pressure prevalence increase with the age but the classic linear association [20][21][22] was not observed. Contrary to literature data, no association was noted between obesity and behavioural factors nor between high blood pressure and behavioural factors.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 86%