Virtual Conference
Cardiology event

Mohammed Ebrahim Rike

Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia

Title: Hypertension and its associated factors among long-distance truck drivers in Ethiopia

Abstract

Hypertension is rising globally and is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. It affects people of different groups; however, owing to a rise in a sedentary lifestyle it is more prevalent among long-distance truck drivers. However, the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among truck drivers in Ethiopia is not known. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among long-distance truck drivers in Ethiopia.

Biography

Mohamed Ebrahim has first degree in Public Health, Doctor of Medicine and completed his Masters degree in Medical Physiology at the age of 28 years from University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He is the head of Human Physiology department of Madda walabu University, Ethiopia. He is newly growing researcher with few publications.