| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8957124 | Indian Heart Journal | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The aim of the Epidemiological Trial of Hypertension in North Africa (ETHNA-Tunisia) was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical profile of hypertension in a large sample of individuals in Tunisia. This was multicenter, epidemiological, cross-sectional study conducted in patients consulting primary care physicians in Tunisia. Mean age of 5802 individuals was 49.6 ± 16.3 years. The total prevalence of hypertension was 47.4% (adjusted for age: 26.9%). Control of hypertension was only 37.1%. Hypertension may also be underdiagnosed and ineffectively treated. Greater awareness and improved management of hypertension and cardiovascular risks are needed in Tunisia.
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Authors
Rachid Boujnah, Laila Nazek, Morched Maalej, Youness EL Achhab, Chakib Nejjari,