Background In many low and middle income countries (LMICs), the distribution of adulthood
nutritional imbalance is shifting from a predominance of undernutrition to overnutrition. This …

Summary In Sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence and burden of type 2 diabetes are rising
quickly. Rapid uncontrolled urbanisation and major changes in lifestyle could be driving this …

The share of migrants in European populations is substantial and growing, despite a
slowdown in immigration after the global economic crisis. This paper describes key aspects …

Background Africans immigrants in the United States are the least-studied immigrant group,
despite the research and policy efforts to address health disparities within immigrant …

Cancer is an emerging public health problem in Africa. About 715,000 new cancer cases
and 542,000 cancer deaths occurred in 2008 on the continent, with these numbers expected …

Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of non-
communicable disease mortality in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Gaps in …

Background Obesity is a well recognized risk factor for various chronic diseases such as
cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are currently experiencing one of
the most rapid epidemiological transitions characterized by increasing urbanization and …

Abstract Background Populations in Europe are becoming increasingly ethnically diverse,
and health risks differ between ethnic groups. The aim of the HELIUS (HEalthy LIfe in an …

This chapter outlines the epidemiology of overweight and obesity in sub-Saharan Africa,
their determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes …