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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and postoperative
atrial fibrillation remained as independent predictors for the
development of postoperative pneumonia. AF particularly
should be investigated in future series as a cause of pneumonia.
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In a subsequent 12-month cohort study, 161 untreated
Tanzanian participants who had BP
≥
160/95 mmHg on four
separate visits were advised to seek healthcare. Twelve months
later, only 34% reported to have attended a healthcare provider
and antihypertensive treatment was taken by only 34% at some
point during and 3% at the end of the 12-month follow up.
7
Mauritius is also part of sub-Saharan Africa although a
substantial proportion of the population is of Indian descent.
Many large cohort studies have been performed there. We
mention just two,
8,9
as it is not possible to include all of them in
the context of this letter.
Pascal Bovet, MD, MPH,
,
University Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine,
Lausanne, Switzerland
Conrad Shamlaye, MD, MSc,
Ministry of Health, Republic of Seychelles
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