Burden of Undiagnosed Hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa
South African Medical Research Council · Emory University · +9 more institutions
Abstract
The burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing over the past few decades. However, a large proportion of the population with hypertension remains undiagnosed, untreated, or inadequately treated, contributing to the rising burden of cardiovascular disease in the region. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the recent burden of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on studies published between 2000 and 2013. We pooled data from 33 surveys involving over 110 414 participants of mean age 40 years. Hypertension prevalence varied widely across the studies (range 15%-70%), partly because of differences in participant mean ages (31-76 years). The predicted prevalence…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 18.16
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 51
Authors
6- FAFeven AtaklteCorresponding
South African Medical Research Council, Emory University, University of Cape Town, King's College London, Cornell University, University of Cambridge, University Medical Center Utrecht, Jamaica Hospital, The George Institute for Global Health, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, MedStar Health
- SESebhat Erqou
South African Medical Research Council, Emory University, University of Cape Town, King's College London, Cornell University, University of Cambridge, University Medical Center Utrecht, Jamaica Hospital, The George Institute for Global Health, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, MedStar Health
- SKStephen Kaptoge
South African Medical Research Council, Emory University, University of Cape Town, King's College London, Cornell University, University of Cambridge, University Medical Center Utrecht, Jamaica Hospital, The George Institute for Global Health, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, MedStar Health
- BTBetiglu Taye
South African Medical Research Council, Emory University, University of Cape Town, King's College London, Cornell University, University of Cambridge, University Medical Center Utrecht, Jamaica Hospital, The George Institute for Global Health, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, MedStar Health
- JBJustin B. Echouffo‐Tcheugui
South African Medical Research Council, Emory University, University of Cape Town, King's College London, Cornell University, University of Cambridge, University Medical Center Utrecht, Jamaica Hospital, The George Institute for Global Health, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, MedStar Health
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Confidence interval
- Blood pressure
- Population
- Disease
- Epidemiology
- Pediatrics
- Meta-analysis
- Good health and well-being