Hypertension, Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Complications in Large Population Based Study in Senegal
Journal Title: Archives of Clinical Hypertension - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: We aim to determine the prevalence of hypertension, cardiovascular risk factors and complications among the population living in the semi-rural area of Gueoul in Senegal. Matariels and method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study. In 2012, we conducted an exhaustive survey according to the STEPSwise approach of the world health organization among Senegalese aged of 35 years and over who resided for at least 6 months in semi-rural area. Pregnant women were excluded. Cardiovascular risk factors and complications were collected and data analyzed using SPSS 18.0 software. The significance level was agreed for a value of p < 0.05.
Authors and Affiliations
Mbaye A, Ngaïde AA, Gaye ND, Gazal M, Ka M, Faye M, Babaka K, Lo G, Kluvi E, Mingou JS, Dioum M, Niang K, Aw F, Dodo A, Sarr SA, Bodian M, Ndiaye MB, Kane Ad, Ndour-Mbaye M, Thiaw I
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