Key result
Among 6,980 Nigerian adolescent university freshmen, the prevalence of elevated blood pressure was 25.1%, stage 1 hypertension was 19.8%, and stage 2 hypertension was 5.5%.
Why the study?
The burden of hypertension is rising globally and specifically in Africa, motivating an assessment of hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adolescent university freshmen.
Population
6980 older adolescents (15-19 years) entering university in Nigeria
Design
Retrospective study
Authors
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Supports BP screening in Nigerian adolescents; leaves open prospective validation of progression and interventions.
Observational (n=6,980)
High blood pressure is highly prevalent among Nigerian older adolescents, highlighting the need for early context-appropriate interventions to mitigate future cardiovascular risk.
Abiodun et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Hypertension (n=6,980). Risk factors for clinical hypertension was evaluated on Prevalence of elevated blood pressure (95% CI 24.1-26.2). Among 6,980 Nigerian adolescent university freshmen, the prevalence of elevated blood pressure was 25.1%, stage 1 hypertension was 19.8%, and stage 2 hypertension was 5.5%.
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