Publications by authors named "S Nwilegbara"
Niger J Clin Pract
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Africa has a high hypertension prevalence (46%), and schoolteachers are particularly at risk due to work and lifestyle factors, making it essential to understand these risks for better health interventions.
- A study of 427 schoolteachers in Calabar, Nigeria, found a 32% prevalence of hypertension, with significant correlations linked to age and body mass index (BMI).
- Teachers aged 30 and older, as well as those categorized as overweight or obese, faced greater odds of hypertension; therefore, health strategies should prioritize weight management for older educators.
