Why the study?
Hypertension is increasing among teenagers and young adults globally, but cases often go undetected due to inadequate screening in this population.
What is the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among young adults in Rivers State?
Population
1096 undergraduates aged 16 to 35 years across three tertiary institutions in Rivers State
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May prompt local dietary screening in young adults; leaves open causal confirmation of salt/noodle links.
What is the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among young adults in Rivers State?
The study highlights a high prevalence of hypertension (21%) among young adults in Rivers State, driven by dietary factors like salt and noodle consumption.
Manuel et al. (2022) studied this question.