There is a high prevalence of undiagnosed and poorly controlled hypertension among workers in West Africa, highlighting the need for integrated workplace health programs.
Supports workplace hypertension screening programs in West Africa; extends systematic prevalence data to occupational populations.
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.
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