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Prevalence of Prehypertension, Hypertension, and its Determinants Among Young Adults in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Obinna Chidubem Nwoke
Edwin N. Okafor
Onyekachi Ezekiel Ekowo
Nwabunwanne C Nwoke
Nkoyo I. Nubila
Raphael Anakwue

20242 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Nigeria

Abstract

There is an increased prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among young adults. This calls for a comprehensive national screening, public enlightenment, and targeted prevention programs that foster healthy lifestyle behaviours, physical activity, and healthy eating among students.

Research topics

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

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DOI: 10.60787/nmj-v65i3-404

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