Executive summary Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The burden of
disability after a stroke is also large, and is increasing at a faster pace in low-income and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the Americas and raised
blood pressure accounts for over 50% of CVD. In the Americas over a quarter of adult …

As the leading cause of death worldwide, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) present major
challenges for health systems. In this study, we analyzed the effects of better population …

Raised blood pressure (BP) is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. Yet, its
global prevalence is increasing, and it remains poorly detected, treated, and controlled in …

Aim We aimed to describe the trends in the prevalence, intervention, and control of
metabolic syndrome (MetS) among US adults through 1999–2018. Additionally, the …

Bioactive peptides (BAPs) with potential health benefits are gaining popularity as people
become more health-conscious. Fermented foods are produced through the vigorous …

Background Effectiveness of a non-physician community health-care provider-led intensive
blood pressure intervention on cardiovascular disease has not been established. We aimed …

Objective Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is often accompanied by undiagnosed
dyslipidemia. Research on the association of unconventional lipid markers with prediabetes …

Hypertension is a frequent finding in elderly patients. Hypertension in older age can be both
associated with frailty and represent a risk factor for frailty. Hypertension is recognized as a …

Abstract Background The triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index has been proposed as a
potential predictor of adverse prognosis of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, its …