Additive interaction of conjoint tobacco smoking and heavy drinking on hypertension prevalence in rural Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study

Additive interaction of conjoint tobacco smoking and heavy drinking on hypertension prevalence in rural Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The prevalence of hypertension is high in Uganda, which places a significant burden on an already strained healthcare system. The behavioural risk factors, such as unhealthy diet, tobacco use, physical inactivity, and heavy drinking, contribute to hypertension development and com...

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Main Authors: Paineto Masengere, Nynke Halbesma, Rawlance Ndejjo, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Fred Nuwaha, Hilde Bastiaens, Geofrey Musinguzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tobacco Smoking
Alcohol drinking
Interaction effect
High blood pressure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21429-9
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