Hypertension and Socioeconomic Status in South Central Uganda: A Population-Based Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Aishat Mustapha (Author), Joseph Ssekasanvu (Author), Ivy Chen (Author), Mary Kathryn Grabowski (Author), Robert Ssekubugu (Author), Godfrey Kigozi (Author), Steven J. Reynolds (Author), Ronald H. Gray (Author), Maria J. Wawer (Author), Joseph Kagaayi (Author), Larry W. Chang (Author), Wendy S. Post (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Limited studies exploring the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on hypertension in Africa suggest a positive association between higher SES and hypertension. The economic development in sub-Saharan African countries has led to changes in SES and associated changes in lifestyle, diet,...