Emerging Viral Infections, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest age-adjusted burden of hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD). SSA also experiences many viral infections due to unique environmental and societal factors. The purpose of this narrative review is to examine evidence around how hypertension, CVD, and emerging viral infections interact in SSA.

Methods

In September 2021, we conducted a search in MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus, limited to English language studies published since 1990, and found a total of 1169 articles. Forty-seven original studies were included, with 32 on COVID-19 and 15 on other emerging viruses.

Results

Seven articles, including those with the largest sample size and most robust study design, found an association between preexisting hypertension

SUBMITTER: Yan LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9010372 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature