Magnitude of cardiovascular risk factors in rural and urban areas in Benin: findings from a nationwide steps survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe and compare the prevalences of CVRF in urban and rural populations of Benin.

Methods

Subjects were drawn from participants in the Benin Steps survey, a nationwide cross-sectional study conducted in 2008 using the World Health Organisation (WHO) stepwise approach to surveillance of chronic disease risk factors. Subjects aged above 24 and below 65 years were recruited using a five-stage random sampling process within households. Sociodemographic data, behavioral data along with medical history of high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus were collected in Step 1. Anthropometric parameters and blood pressure were measured in Step 2. Blood glucose and cholesterol levels were measured in Step 3. CVRF were defined according to WHO criteria. The prevalences of

SUBMITTER: Houehanou YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4422555 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature