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August 26, 2025Journal of Human HypertensionOpen Access

Hypertension burden and associated risk factors among people from the slums in a developing country: evidence from the COMBAT-CVD study

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OOOlumide Ebenezer OlufayoOAOsahon Jeffery AsowataAOAkinkunmi Paul Okekunle

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Overview

This observational analysis reveals a 29.4% hypertension rate in slum residents, suggesting specific lifestyle interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • Overall, 24.8% of participants were hypertensive, with 29.4% of slum residents affected compared to 23.9% in non-slum areas.
  • Education plays a significant role, as lower education correlates with higher odds of hypertension; slum residents show improvements with education.
  • The study involved 3,635 participants, utilizing door-to-door surveys to gather health data and assess blood pressure.
  • Targeted lifestyle modifications for less educated, older, married individuals may significantly reduce hypertension burden in slums.

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Olufayo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7e047567bf4f94ff58e6https://doi.org/10.1038/s41371-025-01057-x
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