Prevalence And Distribution Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case Of Hypertension, Diabetes, And Chronic Kidney Disease/Acute Kidney Injury
Abstract:Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) has been on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Its burden is affecting health systems, quality of life, and economies. If not attended to, NCDs are projected to cause more deaths by 2030. This study aims to present the geographical distribution of three NCDs, namely Hypertension (HPT), Diabetes, and chronic kidney disease/Acute Kidney Injury (CKD/AKI) across SSA to help inform policy and future research. A systematic literature search was performed in several databases, to i… Show more
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