Community awareness of stroke, hypertension and modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Nkonya-Wurupong, Ghana.

Hypertension and other non-communicable diseases are growing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke in lowand middle-income countries like Ghana who are experiencing the effects of rapid urbanization and globalization. Awareness and education may help reduce the population's exposure to modifiable risk-factors. A survey from a central clinic outside the city of Ho, in the Volta region investigates participants' level of awareness and education surrounding hypertension and stroke.