Hypertension is highly prevalent in Burkina Faso, affecting roughly 20% of the population, with a disproportionate burden in urban areas.
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Indicates high hypertension burden with urban disparity in Burkina Faso; leaves open need for prospective studies to guide interventions.
The prevalence of hypertension is high in Burkina Faso with roughly one person in five affected. There is a predominant burden in urban areas with prevalence of ten-point percent higher compared to rural area. Modifiable risk factors should be targeted with appropriate and effective strategies to curb the rising burden of hypertension and its consequences.
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