Improving hypertension control in Nigeria: early policy implications from the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria program

• Main Authors: Oluwabunmi Ogungbe (Author), Chibuzor Abasilim (Author), Mark D. Huffman (Author), Dike Ojji (Author), Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria Program Team (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Hypertension poses a significant health burden globally. In Nigeria, hypertension prevalence is on the rise, with low rates of awareness, treatment, and control. This policy brief explores the critical gaps addressed by the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria (HTN) Program, highlighting its s...