Grace Kansiime, Edwin Nuwagira, Paul Stephen Obwoya, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Michael Kanyesigye, Christine Twesiime, Peter Ssebutinde, Rose Muhindo, Anthony Muyingo, Keneth Kananura, Pliers Denis Tusingwire, Esther C. Atukunda, Robert Kalyesubula, Francis Bajunirwe, Anthony Muiru
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Background Hypertension is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally, yet there have been inconsistent reports on its burden and risk factors in rural Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, awareness, and risk factors associated with hypertension among adults in a rural community in southwestern Uganda.
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