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Knowledge, Attitude and Sociocultural Correlates to Diabetes and Hypertension among Adults Living in Enugu-South L.G.A of Enugu State

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Non-communicable diseases are traced to be the leading cause of both mortality and morbidity worldwide and there are indications the numbers will continue to rise. Diabetes and Hypertension are both Non-communicable diseases. Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the arterial walls is too high. Diabetes is a group of diseases that results in too much sugar in the blood. It is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose in the body.

Source: International Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research

DOI: 10.23937/2377-3634/1410185

Authors: Ezue Uchechukwu I., Ahuchaogu King-David I., Omeke Chidinma A., Nwokorie Maureen A., Ofonere Ifeanyi I., Ogwezi Christabel U., Nnamani Chidinma J.

Institutions: University of Nigeria, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405364904

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