The prevalence and risk factors of pre-hypertension and hypertension among clinical students at the university of Ibadan, Nigeria

The prevalence and risk factors of pre-hypertension and hypertension among clinical students at the university of Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract Background Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease in Africa, with a 19.3% prevalence in Nigeria. Its incidence, along with prehypertension, is rising among young adults, including undergraduate clinical students, due to risk factors like stress, poor sleep, unhealthy eating,...

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Main Authors: Ademola Adetunji, Christabel Uche-Orji, Chioma Ezebialu, Pelumi Catherine Adebayo, Fatihat Sanusi, Uzochukwu Imo, Tijani Adiat, Temitayo Ajala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Hypertension
Prehypertension
Clinical students
Stress
Young adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-04852-z
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