Socioeconomic inequalities in hypertension in Kenya: a decomposition analysis of 2015 Kenya STEPwise survey on non-communicable diseases risk factors.

Published in: International journal for equity in health (2020)

The present study shows substantial socioeconomic inequalities in hypertension in Kenya, mainly explained by metabolic risk factors (body mass index), individual health behaviours, and socioeconomic factors. Kenya needs gender- and equity-focused interventions to curb the rising burden of hypertension and inequalities in hypertension.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
risk factors
body mass index
physical activity
public health
mental health
risk assessment
cross sectional
arterial hypertension
health information
climate change