The prevalence, awareness, management and control of hypertension in men and women in Benin, West Africa: the TAHES study
- Desormais, Iléana
- Amidou, Salimanou Ariyoh
- Houehanou, Yessito Corine
- Houinato, Stephan Dismand
- Gbagouidi, Gwladys Nadia
- Preux, Pierre Marie
- Aboyans, Victor
- Lacroix, Philippe
Publication date
December 2019
DOI Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLCAbstract
International audienceDue to epidemiological transitions, Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Among their risk factors, hypertension is a major determinant of CVDs, but the prevalence and level of awareness and management of this condition are poorly studied in African populations. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and identify its associated risk factors as well as the awareness and management of this condition in a community-dwelling cohort in Benin
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