Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among adults of reproductive age in Tanzania: analysis of a cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey.

Journal: BMJ open
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to estimate prevalence and identify determinants of hypertension in adults aged 15-49 years in Tanzania.

Authors

  • Angelina M Lutambi
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of angelina.lutambi@nimr.or.tz.
  • Petro M Mnyagatwa
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Amos J Busunge
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Elvis B Dodo
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Gerald P Mwingá
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Honest T Nagai
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Yusuph J Mkama
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Joseph E Chilongani
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Eliakimu P Kapyolo
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Lucas E Matemba
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.
  • Basiliana Emidi
    Dodoma Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of.

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