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article · BMJ Global Health

Use of traditional medicine and control of hypertension in 12 African countries

202217 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

The use of TM was associated with higher blood pressure, more severe hypertension and more complications in Sub-Saharan African countries. The widespread use of TM needs to be acknowledged and worked out to integrate TM safely within the conventional healthcare.

Research topics

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-008138

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