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Tuesday, 27 August 2019 / Published in 2015, Publication

High prevalence of hypertension and of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

High prevalence of hypertension and of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs): A population based cross-sectional survey of NCDs and HIV Infection in Northwestern Tanzania and Southern Uganda.

Kavishe B, Biraro S, Baisley K, Vanobberghen F, Kapiga S, Munderi P, Smeeth L, Peck R, Mghamba J, Mutungi G, Ikoona E, Levin J, Assumpcia Bo MonPlus M, Katende D, Kisanga E, Hayes R, Grosskurth H.

BMC Med 2015;13:126.

PMID:26021319

PMCID:PMC4476208

DOI:10.1186/s12916-015-0357-9

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