Hypertension and cognitive impairment among older persons in rural Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Hypertension is common among older adults and negatively affects cognitive function. Available data on this association is mostly from resource-rich settings and has been understudied in resource-limited settings especially rural areas where the majority of older persons live. We...
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| Main Authors: | Joel Oyugi, Jonathan Izudi, Francis Bajunirwe |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06057-7 |
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