Systematic review and meta-analysis of cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive patients in Africa
This systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that a substantial proportion of hypertensive patients in Africa are at high-risk of CVD within a decade. This risk is influenced by a range of demographic, clinical, and socioeconomic factors. The significant heterogeneity observed across studies underscores the need for decentralized, country-specific data and interventions. Future research should prioritize prospective cohort studies to better understand the determinants of CVD risk and evaluate the effectiveness of tailored strategies to mitigate the escalating burden of cardiovascular disease in Africa.
Authors
- Yibeltal Assefa Atalay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3252-8161)
- Mathewos Mekonnen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3794-7818)
- Mulualem Endeshaw Zeleke
- Mestet Yibeltal Shiferaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5073-6946)
- Eyasu Alem Lake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2894-8018)
- Eyob Ketema Bogale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0010-3750)
- Yohannes Godie Ashebir
- Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw
- Genanew Kassie Getahun
- Fikiru Yigezu Jaleta
- Kedir Seid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0686-6977)
- Gebeyehu Lakew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1813-144X)
- Abiy Hailu Tikuneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4981-8520)
- Chala Getaneh Jaleta
- Getnet Enyew Belay
- Mitiku Desalegn
- Abebe Gedefaw Belete
- Dawit Tesfaye Rundasa
- Sintayehu Samuel Lorato
- Olyad Kuma Getahun
- Tadesse Nigussie
- Abas Ali Hassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3219-2089)
Institutions
- Government of Ethiopia (ET)
- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Wollo University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
- Wachemo University
- Menelik II Medical and Health Science College
- Injibara University (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Macquarie University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcrp.2026.200596
- Primary Topic
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00