Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Moloro AH, Seid AA, Mehari MG, Shibeshi AH, Kase BF

DOI: 10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2
Published: 2025 Oct 21
Container: BMC cardiovascular disorders
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@article{allodium:10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2,
  title = {Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis.},
  author = {Moloro AH and Seid AA and Mehari MG and Shibeshi AH and Kase BF},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {BMC cardiovascular disorders},
  doi = {10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2}
}

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TI  - Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
AU  - Moloro AH
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AU  - Mehari MG
AU  - Shibeshi AH
AU  - Kase BF
PY  - 2025
JO  - BMC cardiovascular disorders
DO  - 10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2
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AH, M., AA, S., MG, M., AH, S., & BF, K. (2025). Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis.. BMC cardiovascular disorders. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2

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