Current Prevalence Pattern of Hypertension in Nigeria: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global burden of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rapidly increasing, and the African continent seems to be the most affected region in the world. The prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria forms a substantial portion of the total burden in Africa because of the large population of the country currently estimated to be over 170 million.

Objective

The purpose of this systematic review is to summarise up to date data on the prevalence and distribution of hypertension in Nigeria from prevalence studies.

Methods

A search of the following databases: PubMed, EMBase and WHO cardiovascular InfoBase from 1968 till date was conducted to identify studies which provide estimates of prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Akinlua JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4603956 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature