High Prevalence of Hypertension among Residents of Ilorin

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dc.contributor.authorAbu-Saeed, K..
dc.contributor.authorOdili, V.U.
dc.contributor.authorJamiu M.O
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-18T17:04:26Z
dc.date.available2026-04-18T17:04:26Z
dc.date.issued2014-12-17
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.identifier.citationAbu-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.
dc.identifier.issn2449-0458
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17327
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNigerian association of Pharmacists in Academia (University of Benin Chapter)
dc.subjectBlood pressure
dc.subjectHypertension
dc.subjectPrevalence
dc.subjectIlorin
dc.titleHigh Prevalence of Hypertension among Residents of Ilorin
dc.typeArticle

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