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

Thomas Wiswa JohnThomas Wiswa John
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