Prevalence and determinants of hypertension in Myanmar - a nationwide cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Marius B. Bjertness (Author), Aung Soe Htet (Author), Haakon E. Meyer (Author), Maung Maung Than Htike (Author), Ko Ko Zaw (Author), Win Myint Oo (Author), Tint Swe Latt (Author), Lhamo Y. Sherpa (Author), Espen Bjertness (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), malaria and tuberculosis dominate the disease pattern in Myanmar. Due to urbanization, westernized lifestyle and economic development, it is likely that NCDs such as cerebrovascular disease and ischemic heart disease are on a rise. The leading be...