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Examining the prevalence, correlates and inequalities of undiagnosed hypertension in Nepal: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Md Mehedi HasanFariha TasnimMd TariqujjamanSayem AhmedAnne ClearyAbdullah A Mamun
Published in: BMJ open (2020)
Undiagnosed hypertension was highly prevalent in Nepal and there were substantial inequalities by sociodemographics and subnational levels. Increasing awareness, strengthening routine screening to diagnose hypertension at primary health service facilities and enactment of social health insurance policy may help Nepal to prevent and control this burden.
Keyphrases
  • health insurance
  • blood pressure
  • tertiary care
  • healthcare
  • risk factors
  • mental health
  • affordable care act
  • public health
  • clinical practice
  • arterial hypertension