Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in Burkina Faso: a countrywide cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Joseph Kouesyandé Soubeiga (Author), Tieba Millogo (Author), Brice W. Bicaba (Author), Boukare Doulougou (Author), Séni Kouanda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background High blood pressure (HBP) is an increasing public health issue for developing countries. HBP is an important contributing factor to many non-communicable diseases that were until very recently thought to be rare in developing countries. There is not enough evidence on its burden...