The effect of smoking habits on hypertension risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background

Smoking is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. This study aimed to synthesize recent evidence on the association between smoking and hypertension using a systematic review and meta-analysis approach.This study was conducted by researchers from the Study Program of Magister Kesehatan Msyarakat, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia, to synthesize recent evidence regarding the association between smoking and hypertension.