Determinants of systemic hypertension in older adults in Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An estimated 55% of older adults in Africa have systemic hypertension, a major risk factor for stroke, heart failure and dementia in the region. The risk factors associated with hypertension in this population group in Africa have not been systematically evaluated. We, therefore, undertook a systematic review to identify these risk factors.

Methods

We searched for population-based studies of adults aged ≥50 years living in Africa and reporting an estimate of hypertension and associated risk factors. We included articles published in any language between January 1980 and May 2018 using a comprehensive search strategy. We extracted data including the sample characteristics, prevalence of hypertension and risk factors with their effect sizes.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Bosu WK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6647089 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature