Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: from clinical care to health policy
Executive summary Rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions are driving
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …
Macroeconomic implications of population ageing and selected policy responses
Between now and 2030, every country will experience population ageing—a trend that is
both pronounced and historically unprecedented. Over the past six decades, countries of the …
both pronounced and historically unprecedented. Over the past six decades, countries of the …
The World report on ageing and health: a policy framework for healthy ageing
Although populations around the world are rapidly ageing, evidence that increasing
longevity is being accompanied by an extended period of good health is scarce. A coherent …
longevity is being accompanied by an extended period of good health is scarce. A coherent …
[图书][B] World report on ageing and health
World Health Organization - 2015 - books.google.com
The WHO World report on ageing and health is not for the book shelf it is a living breathing
testament to all older people who have fought for their voice to be heard at all levels of …
testament to all older people who have fought for their voice to be heard at all levels of …
Use of traditional medicine in middle-income countries: a WHO-SAGE study
It is frequently stated in the scientific literature, official reports and the press that 80% of
Asian and African populations use traditional medicine (TM) to meet their healthcare needs; …
Asian and African populations use traditional medicine (TM) to meet their healthcare needs; …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of multimorbidity on adult physical and mental health in low-and middle-income countries: what does the study on global ageing and adult health …
P Arokiasamy, U Uttamacharya, K Jain, RB Biritwum… - BMC medicine, 2015 - Springer
Background Chronic diseases contribute a large share of disease burden in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs). Chronic diseases have a tendency to occur simultaneously and …
income countries (LMICs). Chronic diseases have a tendency to occur simultaneously and …
[HTML][HTML] Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated risk factors among older adults in six low-and middle-income countries: results from SAGE Wave 1
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of two conditions, angina and stroke, and …
Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of two conditions, angina and stroke, and …
Hypertension among older adults in low-and middle-income countries: prevalence, awareness and control
P Lloyd-Sherlock, J Beard, N Minicuci… - International journal …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background This study uses data from the World Health Organization's Study on Global
Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) to examine patterns of hypertension prevalence …
Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) to examine patterns of hypertension prevalence …
[HTML][HTML] Gender differences in quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in low-and middle-income countries: results from the Study on global AGEing and …
KH Lee, H Xu, B Wu - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) is an important component of individuals' general
well-being, particularly in older adults. However, factors influencing QoL among older adults …
well-being, particularly in older adults. However, factors influencing QoL among older adults …
Motoric cognitive risk syndrome: multicountry prevalence and dementia risk
J Verghese, C Annweiler, E Ayers, N Barzilai… - Neurology, 2014 - AAN Enterprises
Objectives: Our objective is to report prevalence of motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a
newly described predementia syndrome characterized by slow gait and cognitive …
newly described predementia syndrome characterized by slow gait and cognitive …