Why the study?
Few data existed on pediatric hypertension prevalence and risk factors in semi-urban areas in Cameroon, where they were assumed to be the same as in urban areas.
Population
1001 urban and 842 semi-urban schoolchildren and adolescents aged 3 to 19 years in Cameroon
Comparison
Urban vs semi-urban settings
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Provides first semi-urban pediatric hypertension data in Cameroon; leaves open targeted prevention pending longitudinal studies.
Pediatric hypertension is more prevalent in urban than semi-urban areas in Cameroon, with distinct associated risk factors, highlighting the need for tailored preventive strategies.
Nganou–Gnindjio et al. (2021) studied this question.
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