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Background Hypertension is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa with poor
treatment coverage and high case-fatality rates. This requires assessment of healthcare …

Background As countries progress through economic and demographic transition, chronic
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) overtake a previous burden of infectious diseases. We …

Recent global and regional reports consistently confirm the high and increasing prevalence
of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with poor detection, treatment, and control …

Background Early detection of hypertension is associated with improved blood pressure
control and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, in rural areas of Ethiopia …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mainly attacks the respiratory system and is …

Objectives The continuing rise of smoking behaviours will inevitably lead to a further
increase in hypertension prevalence. However, limited research has examined the impacts …

Introduction. Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes constitute over 50% of
the noncommunicable disease (NCD) burden and projections indicate Sub‐Saharan Africa …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends calcium supplementation
(1500–2000 mg/d) during pregnancy for women with a low-calcium intake. Objectives The …

The incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (and
their comorbidity) have been increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, including The Gambia. Diet …