Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Department of Public Health, Irrua Specialist Teaching Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria

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• Research   
  Prevalence of Hypertension among Residents of Ebudu Community in Edo State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Omoge Adeyemi O*
  
  Background: Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a condition in which the blood pressure of a person is consistently too high. Hypertension is often called the ‘‘silent killer’’ because it may not present any warning signs or symptoms and therefore may not be detected until another serious medical condition is diagnosed. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, and can result in other serious medical complications, including blindness and kidney failure. Objective: The aim of this study is to discover the prevalence of hypertension among people living in Ebudu Community in Edo, State, Nigeria. Methodology: A systematic random sampling was used in recruiting seventy three (73) persons who participate in this study. The necessary information and blood pressure readings were t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2167-1095.2021.10.298

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