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Factors related to blood pressure among urban Nigerian workers.

Bunker, C H; Nwankwo, M U; Ukoli, F A; Omene, J A; Currier, G W; Holifield, L R; Freeman, D T; Vergis, E N; Yeh, L L; Kuller, L H.

J Hum Hypertens ; 4(2): 82-4, 1990 Apr.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2338697

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This cross-sectional study of urban, Nigerian civil servants found that age, body mass index, alcohol drinking and high socioeconomic status were all positively and independently related to blood pressure among 438 males. Among 121 females, only body mass index was significantly related to blood pressure.

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Black or African American , Blood Pressure , Urban Population , Adult , Age Factors , Alcohol Drinking , Black People , Body Weight , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Nigeria , Regression Analysis , Social Class

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