Key result
The combined prevalence rate of hypertension in the South-West region of Nigeria was 22% (95% CI 17-27%), with a higher prevalence in males compared to females.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of hypertension in Nigerian populations?
Meta-Analysis
What is the prevalence of hypertension in Nigerian populations?
This meta-analysis demonstrates a high combined prevalence of hypertension (22%) in South-West Nigeria, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions.
Indicates notable regional burden warranting surveillance; extends prevalence estimates but leaves open intervention trials.
This study aimed at synthesizing population-based studies on prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria from 1990 to 2009. General databases and subject-specific databases were searched for primary studies. Manuscripts of appropriate studies were retrieved. Based on some criteria, only eligible studies were included in the study. A total of 9 studies all from South-West region of Nigeria that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were retrieved. Prevalence of hypertension ranged from a minimum of 12.4% to a maximum of 34.8%. Combined prevalence rate of hypertension was 22% and with 95% confidence interval of 17 to 27%. There was also gender difference with respect to prevalence of hypertension as males had higher prevalence of hypertension compared to females. This study showed that prevalence of hypertension is high in Nigeria. There is a need to develop strategies to prevent, treat, and control hypertension effectively in Nigeria.
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Ekwunife et al. (2011) conducted a meta-analysis in Hypertension. Nigerian population was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (95% CI 17-27). The combined prevalence rate of hypertension in the South-West region of Nigeria was 22% (95% CI 17-27%), with a higher prevalence in males compared to females.
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