Publications by authors named "Pauline Nkiruka Onodugo"
Prevalence of hypertension in a rural community in southeastern Nigeria; an opportunity for early intervention.
Birinus A Ezeala-Adikaibe Chigekwu Nkeiruka Mbadiwe Umezurike Hughes Okafor Ume Monday Nwobodo Chibuzo Celestine Okwara Pauline Nkiruka Onodugo Obinna Donatus Onodugo
J Hum Hypertens
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- * The study found that awareness of hypertension was alarmingly low at only 7.2%, and prevalence increased with age, especially among men.
- * With many participants experiencing mild hypertension, there is a crucial opportunity for public health initiatives focused on increasing awareness and preventing complications related to high blood pressure in rural areas.