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

Objective This study aimed to summarize current data on overweight and obesity among
adults living in Cameroon. Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Global Index …

Background A global epidemic of obesity has been documented, particularly among African
countries. While central obesity and overweight have been reported for many countries, very …

Background: African populations are characterised by diversity at many levels including:
demographic history, genetic ancestry, language, wealth, socio-political landscape, culture …

Introduction: low-and middle-income countries, including Burkina Faso, are facing
increasing urbanization with health challenges related to nutrition transition that impact body …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a growing cause of morbidity and
mortality in Ghana, where rural primary health care is provided mainly by the Community …

Background: The study was conducted in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance
System (DHDSS) site where we have observed increasing obesity levels, particularly in …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan women use smokeless tobacco (SLT) more than smoked
tobacco. Among Western African countries, the estimated weighted prevalence of SLT use in …

Abstract Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) is one of the key global concerns yet in the face
of HIV/AIDS, it is compromised. The significance of nutrition education targeted at women in …

Introduction Exposure to pesticides may be related to overweight and associated
comorbidities. The aim of this work was to evaluate occupational exposure to pesticides …