National health insurance scheme: a means to effective stroke prevention among hypertensives in subsaharan africa

Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa. Factors affecting blood pressure control include low income, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. We sought to determine the role of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in achieving good blood control among hypertensives in Ghana and Nigeria and thus prevention of stroke and other cardiovascular complications of uncontrolled hypertension.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: T.I.A. Oseni, B.F. Dele-Ojo, B. Paa-Kwesi, D. Fifi, C.P. Echieh, B.S. Alabi, B. Tayo Source Type: research