Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors for hypertension in urban and rural areas of Pakistan.
Population
Survey participants across urban and rural areas of all four provinces of Pakistan
Comparison
Urban vs rural areas and associated risk factors
Design
Community-based epidemiological survey
Authors
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Provides contemporary prevalence estimates across Pakistan; leaves open targeted prevention strategies pending confirmatory data.
A large national survey in Pakistan reveals an alarming 46.2% prevalence of hypertension, emphasizing the urgent need for public health interventions.
Basit et al. (2019) studied this question.
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