The existing population of rural black hypertensive in Mthatha town, South Africa and its associated risk factors

This review looks at the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in a rural black population in Mthatha, South Africa

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to alert our practitioners on the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in our society.

Editor's comments:
Hypertension is one of the commonest non-communicable diseases encountered by medical practitioners in the rural settings.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in the rural black population of Mthatha town, Eastern Cape, South Africa 
2. The health threat associated with hypertension in our society
3. The outcome of the research.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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