Factors associated with hypertension in Pakistan: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Muhammad B RiazGhazala ShahMuhammad AsifAsma ShahKaustubh AdhikariAmani Abu-ShaheenPublished in: PloS one (2021)
We found several socio-demographic, lifestyle, health-related, and psychological factors that were significantly (positively and negatively) associated with hypertension. Our findings may help physicians and public health workers to identify high-risk groups and recommend appropriate prevention strategies. Further research is warranted to investigate these factors rigorously and collate global evidence on the same.