Epidemiology of arterial hypertension in Tunisia: Hammam Sousse Sahloul Heart Study (HSHS).

Introduction: Tunisia is experiencing a double burden of morbidity, characterized by the explosion of cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors including arterial Hypertension. The objective of this study, based on the HSHS cohort (Hammam Sousse Sahloul Heart Study), was to determine the prevalence of hypertension in the general population and to identify its predisposing factors.

Methods: HSHS is a cardiovascular health promotion initiative in the city of Hammam Sousse (Tunisia).