A population-based national estimate of the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension in Rwanda: implications for prevention and control

• Main Authors: Marie-Rosette Nahimana (Author), Alypio Nyandwi (Author), Marie Aimee Muhimpundu (Author), Olushayo Olu (Author), Jeanine Umutesi Condo (Author), Andre Rusanganwa (Author), Jean Baptiste Koama (Author), Candide Tran Ngoc (Author), Jean Bosco Gasherebuka (Author), Martin O. Ota (Author), Joseph C. Okeibunor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and a growing public health problem in many developed and developing countries. However, population-based data to inform policy development are scarce in Rwanda. This nationally representative study aimed to determine pop...