Hypertension, Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Complications in Large Population Based Study in Senegal

Atheromatous disease is rapidly expanding in Africa [1], though often undervalued because of the lack of screening. It is related to cardiovascular risk factors, more and more described in Africa [1]. Contrary to general opinion, epidemiological studies show that nearly 80% of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCD) occur in low- and middle-income countries [2]. A survey conducted in Senegal in urban areas in 2010 [3], revealed a high prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors. Our objectives were to assess the prevalence of hypertension, risk factors and cardiovascular complications in a Senegalese general population living in semi-rural areas in the municipality of Guéoul, Senegal.