Elevated blood pressure among children born to women with obstructed labour in Eastern Uganda: a cohort study

• Main Authors: David Mukunya (Author), Milton W. Musaba (Author), Brendah Nambozo (Author), Faith Oguttu (Author), Brian Tonny Makoko (Author), Agnes Napyo (Author), Ritah Nantale (Author), Solomon Wani (Author), Josephine Tumuhamye (Author), Prossy Auma (Author), Ketty Atim (Author), Joan Wamulugwa (Author), Doreck Nahurira (Author), Dedan Okello (Author), Lawrence Ssegawa (Author), Julius Wandabwa (Author), Sarah Kiguli (Author), Martin Chebet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, high systolic blood pressure accounts for 10.8 million deaths annually. The deaths are disproportionately higher among black people. The reasons for this disparity are poorly understood, but could include a high burden of perinatal insults such as birth asphyxia. Theref...