Sociodemographic Characteristics, Dietary Practices, and Nutritional Status of Adults with Hypertension in a Semi-Rural Community in the Eastern Region of Ghana
Introduction. Hypertension is a major contributor to the global disease burden and mortality. Evidence suggests increasing hypertension prevalence in Ghana but there is limited public awareness and information on the characteristics of those with the disease. Objective. To describe the baseline char...
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Main Authors: | Esi K. Colecraft, Matilda Asante, Aaron K. Christian, Seth Adu-Afarwuah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2815193 |
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