Diabetes remains one of the four major causes of morbidity and mortality globally among
non-communicable diseases (NCDs. It is predicted to increase in sub–Saharan Africa by …

Diabetes remains one of the four major causes of morbidity and mortality globally among
non-communicable diseases (NCDs. It is predicted to increase in sub–Saharan Africa by …

Introduction Diabetes remains one of the four major causes of morbidity and mortality
globally among non-communicable diseases (NCDs. It is predicted to increase in sub …

Introduction The human and material resources as well as the systems for managing
diabetes in Africa are inadequate. This study or needs assessment, aimed at updating the …

Background Globally, diabetes affects 537 million individuals aged 20-79, significantly
undermining their quality of life and economic stability, with the greatest impact in low-and …

Background There is an increasing recognition that non communicable diseases impose
large economic costs on households, societies and nations. However, not much is known …

Background: In recent decades there has been an escalating epidemic of diabetes in
Ghana. However, there has been little research on the economic burdens associated with …

Background The prevalence and risk factors for diabetes in Ghana vary from location to
location, yet no study has been conducted to quantitatively synthesize the available studies …

Diabetes imposes a huge financial burden on affected individuals, their families, society,
and country. Undesirable changes in lifestyle coupled with inadequate health care systems …

Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major source of morbidity and mortality in South
Africa, spurred by increased urbanisation and unhealthy lifestyle factors. Local …