Background: Physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are leading risk factors for cardiovascular
diseases globally. Limited studies have assessed the prevalence of these risk factors in …

Background The burden of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease (CVD) is
increasing rapidly in Nigeria, but fewer studies have evaluated the role of physical activity in …

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factors are increasing at an
unprecedented rate in developing countries. However, fewer studies have evaluated the …

The research question addressed in the study was to determine the prevalence of the
following lifestyle risk factors: obesity, waist-hip ratio, physical inactivity, high blood glucose …

Purpose Noncommunicable diseases are emerging in developing countries. However, few
studies have been conducted in those countries to evaluate the role of physical activity in the …

Background: Insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior are key risk factors for the
emergence of noncommunicable diseases in the sub-Saharan African setting. Given the …

The importance of determining the prevalence of modifiable health risk behaviours among
specific populations for effective preventive and therapeutic measures has been …

Background There is inadequate evidence regarding the pattern of unhealthy lifestyle
behaviours in Nigeria hence the aim of this study was to assess the pattern of lifestyle …

Background Lifestyle behavioural risk factors have been linked to increased cardiovascular
disease. Recent data have shown increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease …

Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is at an all time high.
In fact these diseases result from prolong exposure to one or more risk factors, Population …