High Prevalence of Hypertension among Residents of Ilorin
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2014-12-17
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Nigerian association of Pharmacists in Academia (University of Benin Chapter)
Abstract
The objective of this study is to determine the
prevalence of hypertension among respondents of Ilorin
west LGA.
Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted among
270 residents in Ilorin West LGA selected using a
multistage sampling technique.
Results: The prevalence of stages 1 and 2 hypertension
among respondents was 16.7% and 11.9% respectively.
About half 134 (49.6%) of the respondents had systolic and
diastolic blood pressure in the pre-hypertensive stage.
Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of hypertension
among the respondents.
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Blood pressure, Hypertension, Prevalence, Ilorin
Citation
Abu-Saeed, K., Odili, V.U. & Jamiu M.O. (2014). High Prevalence of Hypertension among Residents of Ilorin. Journal of Science and Practice of Pharmacy 1 (1): 54-58.