Cardiometabolic disease prevalence has been on the rise not only in the developed
countries but also in the emerging economies of developing nations. Unhealthy diet and …

BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity and raised blood lipids are two powerful risk factors for
coronary heart disease (CHD). Incidence and mortality from CHD are expected to increase …

Background Along with a nutritional transition in Sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of non-
communicable diseases is increasing rapidly. We assess the association between food …

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

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess physical activity and nutrient intake and their
association with obesity in apparently healthy middle-aged adults in Akuse, a rural …

Background The global rise in obesity, particularly among black Africans in developing
nations experiencing nutritional transitions, underscores the importance of exploring …

Background: Obesity is increasing worldwide among black Africans in developing countries
undergoing nutrition transitions. Overweight/obesity Perception (BIP) studies are important …

There is a surge in chronic diseases in the developing world, driven by a high prevalence of
cardio-metabolic risk factors. This study described differences in prevalence of obesity and …

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

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 …