Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Physiology & Environmental Health) by Subject "Hypertension"

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A longitudinal investigation on the effects of sodium and potassium intake have on the development of hypertension and abdominal obesity from childhood to young adulthood amongst Ellisras rural population, South Africa

Raphadu, Thato Tshepo (2023)

Background: Hypertension (HT) and obesity have both been on the rise in children. Each is associated with an increase in cardiovascular disease risk and both track into adulthood. Objectives: Hence, this study aimed to ...
The relationship between anthropometric indicators for malnutrition status, and blood pressure parameters in Ellisras rural children aged 5 to 12 years: Ellisras longitudinal study

Ramoshaba, Nthai Elfas (2016)

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major public health problems nowadays in Africa. From prospective studies, it is also known that risk factors for CVDs start early in life and increase morbidity and mortality in ...

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