Godwill Azeh Engwa

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1. Introduction Hypertension continues to be a global problem as the predominant cause of cardiovascular and metabolic-related diseases and a major cause for premature death worldwide [1]. Although hypertension is a commonly observed disease in adults, it is becoming a major concern in young adults and even children. Childhood essential hypertension is a health problem of concern as it can progress to hypertension in adulthood [2,3].