Fifita, Seini Siahi Talanoafoou,

トンガ人成人における未診断の高血圧と関連する因子 :横断研究 = Factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension amongst Tongan adults : a cross-sectional study / Factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension amongst Tongan adults : a cross-sectional study Seini Siahi Talanoafoou Fifita. - 1 online resource (110 leaves : illustrations, maps, photographs)

"As part of the requirements for fulfilment of assessments and needs to obtain a PhD in Health Sciences at the Graduate School of Health Sciences of the University of the Ryukyus"--Page 2.



Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-65).

"Hypertension is responsible for many premature deaths worldwide. However, many individuals with hypertension remain undiagnosed. Tonga is one of the countries that has had a steep increase in hypertension, thus undiagnosed hypertension could also be increasing. Purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension among Tongan adults"--Abstract.


In English and Japanese.


Hypertension--Diagnosis--Tonga.


Academic theses.

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