Regional prevalence and spatial modeling of hypertension in South Africa

Abstract

In 2000, hypertension was the cause of nearly 47,000 deaths in South Africa. Since then, its prevalence has increased from 25% to over 40% of the population. Diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, diet, psychosocial stress, and certain medications are all risk factors for hypertension. The purpose of this research is to assess the regional prevalence and risk factors for hypertension, as well as to conduct spatial modeling of hypertension in South Africa.

Keywords

• hypertension
• prevalence
• inla
• south africa
• risk factors