Background A number of epidemiological studies were performed to know the prevalence of
and the risk factors for hypertension. However, these studies reported inconsistent results …

Background Hypertension, also referred to as the silent killer, is known to be one of the most
common chronic diseases in the world today. This study aimed to identify the prevalence …

Several epidemiological studies have investigated the association between sugar intake,
the levels of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and the risk of …

Background: Multiple studies have reported a high burden of hypertension in sub-Saharan
Africa, but none have examined early stage hypertension. We examined contemporary …

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in low-and middle-income
countries. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of multiple NCD …

Background and aims Diabetes and hypertension are common chronic diseases that affect
about one fifth of Sudanese adults. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of …

Background: Prediabetes is an important stage before diabetes that can be treated with
intensive lifestyle changes. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and …

Abstract The Science of Salt reviews identify, summarize, and critically appraise published
studies on dietary salt and health outcomes according to pre‐specified methods. This review …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression among hypertensive patients
occurs at a variable rate, ranging from less than 1 to more than 12 ml/min per 1.73 m 2 per …

The use of sodium in processed foods, including meats, has been in existent over centuries.
Its use is mainly as a food and meat processing aid, and a preservative and flavourant. Even …