META-ANALYSIS OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTENSION IN ADULTS AGED 18-49 YEARS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES IN PAKISTAN
Introduction: Elevated blood pressure is a current global health issue and is fast becoming a concern in the Pakistani population especially for individuals aged 18-49 years. This age group is now exposed to psycho-social risks embraced by modern life such as stress, SES disparities, unhealthy lifestyles and eating hab...