There is a high prevalence of undiagnosed and poorly controlled hypertension among workers in West Africa, highlighting the need for integrated workplace health programs.
There is a high prevalence of hypertension among West Africa's workforce, of which a significant proportion is undiagnosed, severe or complicated. The clustering of risk factors, co-morbidities, and general low awareness warrant an integrated and multisectoral approach. Models for workplace health programmes aiming to improve cardiovascular health should be extended to informal sector workers.
William K. Bosu (Thu,) studied this question.
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