A preliminary survey of un-diagnosed hypertension among Nubians and Coptics in Atbara and Eldamer Cities, Sudan: does ethnicity affect prevalence?

Introduction: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease of increasing importance in developing countries. Due to its silent nature and serious complications, active screening is essential in case detection. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and to find out whether there are ethnic variations in prevalence between two Sudanese ethnicities.

Situation analysis of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes in River Nile State, Sudan.

Background: Infection with schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes (SSTH) constitutes a major health problem worldwide, yet the burden of disease is in the tropical countries. The disease is endemic in River Nile State, Sudan but the exact prevalence rate is unknown.

Methods: A survey of 2490 pupils in 103 basic schools in River Nile State, Sudan was conducted to determine the prevalence and distribution of SSTH infections.