
Mohammed Ebrahim Rike
Madda Walabu University, EthiopiaTitle: 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.