Burden of Undiagnosed Hypertension among Adults in Urban Communities of Southwest Ethiopia.

Solomon Berhanu Mogas Temamen TesfayeBelay ZewdeYonas Tesfaye Ayantu KebedeMulualem TadesseEsayas Kebede Gudina Dessalegn Tamiru Lelisa Sena Dadi

Published in: Integrated blood pressure control (2021)

As compared to studies performed before, the risk of undiagnosed HTN in the current study was high. Age, BMI, triglyceride, and waist to hip ratios were found to be the significant factors for it. Preventing the risk factors and screening of HTN should be promoted for early detection, prevention, and treatment of the burden of the disease on the population.

Keyphrases

risk factors
body mass index
blood pressure
combination therapy
body weight
case control
replacement therapy
smoking cessation