Original paper

Hypertension and associated factors in older adults in South Africa : cardiovascular topics

Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 66 - 71
Published: May 16, 2013
Abstract
Older adults are disproportionately affected by hypertension, which is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Little attention has been focused on hypertension and associated factors among older adults in Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in a national sample of older South Africans who participated in the Study of Global Ageing and Adults' Health (SAGE) in...
Paper Details
Title
Hypertension and associated factors in older adults in South Africa : cardiovascular topics
Published Date
May 16, 2013
Volume
24
Issue
3
Pages
66 - 71
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