Pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africans
JH Goedecke, AE Mendham - Diabetologia, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the region with the highest projected rates of increase
in type 2 diabetes (129% by 2045), which will exacerbate the already high prevalence of …
in type 2 diabetes (129% by 2045), which will exacerbate the already high prevalence of …
Alcohol consumption patterns: a systematic review of demographic and sociocultural influencing factors
Background: Excessive alcohol consumption has negative effects not only on the drinkers'
health but also on others around them. Previous studies suggest that excessive alcohol …
health but also on others around them. Previous studies suggest that excessive alcohol …
Carotid atherosclerosis, microalbuminuria, and estimated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in Sub-Saharan Africa
Importance Carotid atherosclerosis and microalbuminuria are associated with
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) but are understudied in sub-Saharan …
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) but are understudied in sub-Saharan …
Identifying the prevalence and correlates of multimorbidity in middle-aged men and women: a cross-sectional population-based study in four African countries
Objectives To determine the prevalence of multimorbidity, to identify which chronic
conditions cluster together and to identify factors associated with a greater risk for …
conditions cluster together and to identify factors associated with a greater risk for …
Association between socio-economic status and non-communicable disease risk in young adults from Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
There is a pressing need for global health preventions to curb the escalating burden of non-
communicable diseases (NCDs). Utilising multi-country study designs can improve our …
communicable diseases (NCDs). Utilising multi-country study designs can improve our …
Prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among participants of the Uganda Genome Resource: Opportunities for psychiatric genetics research
Genetics research has potential to alleviate the burden of mental disorders in low-and
middle-income-countries through identification of new mechanistic pathways which can lead …
middle-income-countries through identification of new mechanistic pathways which can lead …
“When I woke up I was so worried and ashamed, I thought it was a disease”: Adolescent boys' transitions through puberty in Kenya
A Carney, T Mulei, D Kurao, C Hagstrom… - … in Reproductive Health, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Growing evidence suggests a need for more focused attention on boys' experiences of
puberty in sub-Saharan Africa to assure healthy transitions into young adulthood. Existing …
puberty in sub-Saharan Africa to assure healthy transitions into young adulthood. Existing …
Physical Activity and Its Association With Body Mass Index: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Middle-Aged Adults From 4 Sub-Saharan African Countries
Background: This study aimed to explore association of self-reported physical activity
domains of work, leisure, and transport-related physical activity and body mass index (BMI) …
domains of work, leisure, and transport-related physical activity and body mass index (BMI) …
Variability of polygenic prediction for body mass index in Africa
Background Polygenic prediction studies in continental Africans are scarce. Africa's genetic
and environmental diversity pose a challenge that limits the generalizability of polygenic risk …
and environmental diversity pose a challenge that limits the generalizability of polygenic risk …
The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns on Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Smoking Behaviour in South Africa: A National Survey
W Mapanga, A Craig, A Mtintsilana… - European addiction …, 2023 - karger.com
Introduction: During the first phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdowns in
South Africa (SA), both alcohol and tobacco were considered non-essential goods and their …
South Africa (SA), both alcohol and tobacco were considered non-essential goods and their …