[Hypertension in the adult Congolese population of Southern Kivu: Results of the Vitaraa Study].

Objective: To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in adult urban and rural Congolese subjects.

Methods: We obtained anthropometric data and information on life habits and medical history in 699 people ≥ 20 years, 444 in an urban, 255 in a rural setting. We determined the body mass index and recorded two blood pressure measurements that were averaged for analysis.