Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Subject "Hypertension"
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Differences in Hypertension Risk Factors between Rural Maasai in Ngorongoro and Urban Maasai in Arusha Municipal: A Descriptive Study
(Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 2014-08-08)Background: Many ethnic groups within Tanzania are migrating from rural to urban areas in search of jobs and better livelihoods. One such group is the Maasai, whose distinct ethnicity and lifestyle potentially offers ... -
Prevalence of hypertension and its association to HIV related factors among HIV patients on antiretroviral medications in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-02)Effective use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), has greatly upgraded the quality of life and survival of individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS. However, the incidence rate of hypertension is reported growing up. The overall ... -
Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Association with Tuberculosis, among HIV patients on ART in Bagamoyo District, Eastern Tanzania
(International Journal of AIDS, 2019-11-27)Background: Individuals living with HIV/AIDS have a higher risk of cardiovascular complications, including hypertension. We, therefore, assess the prevalence of hypertension and its association with Tuberculosis in HIV ...