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Dec 14, 2020Keywords:
Hypertension; blood pressure; children; Africa
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Hypertension in children in sub-Saharan Africa: primordial prevention is crucial
Abstract
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for disability and mortality globally. It is estimated that in 2019, high systolic blood pressure accounted for 10.8 million deaths (19.2% of total deaths) and 235 million disability-adjusted life years (9.3% of total disability-adjusted life years) worldwide [1]. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions with the heaviest burden of hypertension [2-5]. The prevalence of hypertension has been continuously increasing in the region, with more than 30% of adults who are affected according to current estimates, compared to less than 20% about 30 years ago [2,3]. This surge in hypertension prevalence is mainly driven by reduced physical activity, unhealthy diet and obesity [2].
