Several studies have assessed the relationship between alcohol intake and
overweight/obesity; however, the reported results are inconsistent. Therefore, the present …

Background: Contrary to North America and Europe, the prevalence of hypertension is rising
in West Africa. Although diet is implicated as a contributor to this trend, nutritional guidelines …

Adverse cardiovascular outcomes are linked to higher burden of obesity and hypertension.
We conducted a secondary analysis of data for 5135 participants aged≥ 16 years from our …

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that are not
transmitted from one person to another. Currently, NCDs are the primary causes of morbidity …

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular
diseases, diabetes, respiratory conditions and cancers, are the most common causes of …

Background The prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria is high and growing. The burden and
risk factor distribution also vary by geographical zone. Information about prevalence, risk …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are leading causes of death globally and in Nigeria
they account for 29% of total deaths. Nigeria's health system is decentralized. Fragmentation …

COVID-19 mortality rate has not been formally assessed in Nigeria. Thus, we aimed to
address this gap and identify associated mortality risk factors during the first and second …

Background Refugees are highly vulnerable to many health-related risks. Monitoring non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) is of overriding importance in these populations. This study …

Micronutrient deficiency is a public health challenge globally, as it affects both people and
the economy. In Nigeria, most micronutrients, especially minerals are lost during food …