Prevalence of hypertension in Ghanaian society: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension has become an important public health concern in the developing world owing to rising prevalence and its adverse impact on ailing health systems. Despite being a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, hypertension has not received the needed attention in Ghana as a result of various competing interests for scarce health resources. This systematic review and meta-analysis provides a comprehensive and updated summary of the literature on the prevalence of hypertension in Ghana.

Methods

Major databases such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Google Scholar and local thesis repositories were accessed to identify population-based studies on hypertension among Ghanaians. Data extracted from retrieved reports were screened independently by two reviewers. Th

SUBMITTER: Atibila F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8349493 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature