Key result
The prevalence of hypertension in the adult population of Lome, Togo was 26.6%, accompanied by high rates of other risk factors such as stress (43%) and sedentary lifestyle (41%).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in the adult population of Lome, Togo?
Population
2,000 subjects 18 years and older in the general adult population of Lome, Togo
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Highlights hypertension burden in urban Togo; supports regional surveillance but leaves open prospective evaluation of prevention strategies.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,000)
No
What is the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors in the adult population of Lome, Togo?
There is a high prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors in the urban adult population of Lome, Togo, highlighting the need for national prevention policies.
Baragou et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors (n=2,000). Urban residence was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension in the adult population of Lome, Togo was 26.6%, accompanied by high rates of other risk factors such as stress (43%) and sedentary lifestyle (41%).
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