Key result
Hypertension affects 35% of adults in Boma, DRC, alongside widespread unawareness and poor treatment control.
Why the study?
In limited-resource settings, reliable epidemiological data from hypertension high-risk areas is needed to plan effective interventions, prompting assessment of hypertension in Boma, DRC.
Cross-Sectional
No
Hypertension is highly prevalent (35%) in Boma, DRC, with low awareness and suboptimal control, highlighting the need for improved screening and management.
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High undiagnosed hypertension burden in Boma, DRC signals screening gaps; leaves open targeted interventions and longitudinal studies in sub-Saharan Africa.
Nimi et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension. Adults living in Boma, DRC, demonstrated a hypertension prevalence of 35%, with 56.1% unaware of their condition and only 47.9% of treated patients achieving blood pressure control.
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