Background Over half of adults from rural South Africa are hypertensive. Apart from
pharmaceutical treatment, lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and …

Abstract In rural sub-Saharan Africa, knowledge of non-communicable diseases such as
high blood pressure (BP) is rather limited. This report provides information about a BP …

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in many low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examined differences in the burden of NCDs …

Objectives Stroke is a major public health problem worldwide with disparities between urban
and rural areas. The aim of this study was to compare the epidemiological, clinical features …

In light of the suboptimal noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factor surveillance efforts,
the study's main objectives were to:(i) characterize the epidemiological profile of NCD risk …

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the burden of high blood pressure and its associated
factors among students at Aksum University. Methods: A total of 240 participants were …

Many statistical models have been proposed in the literature for the analysis of longitudinal
data. One may propose to model two or more correlated longitudinal processes …

Background: Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality
and disability, with hypertension being the single most important modifiable risk factor …

Methods: A detailed health and nutrition survey of the Shompen community was planned by
deputing a field research team. The survey included demographic data, anthropometric …

HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) are highly prevalent in those ageing with
HIV. High-income country data suggest that vascular risk factors (VRFs) may be stronger …