Coronavirus is a respiratory disease that spreads globally. The severity and mortality risk of
the disease is significant in the elderly, peoples having co-morbidities, and …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are currently experiencing one of
the most rapid epidemiological transitions characterized by increasing urbanization and …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa is currently enduring the heaviest global burden of
diabetes and diabetes care in such resource poor countries is far below standards. This …

Diabetes prevalence in Tanzania was estimated at 9.1% in 2012 among adults aged 24–65
years—higher than the HIV prevalence in the general population at that time. Health …

BACKGROUND: Studies on cardiovascular risk factors among diabetic persons in Ethiopia
are lacking. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of the …

Chronic non-communicable diseases such as epilepsy, diabetes, cardiac disease and
hypertension represent a growing but neglected burden in developing countries. Rural …

Aims To improve access and quality of diabetes care for people in low-income countries, it is
important to understand which elements of diabetes care are effective. This paper analyses …

Introduction. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by
hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Most people …

Background: Delivery of diabetes services in resource-poor areas of Africa is difficult.
Control is often poor and complications are common. However, adequate robust surveys are …

Purpose. To assess the prevalence and impact of disability in one urban and three rural
areas in north-western Ethiopia. Methods. The study design is cross-sectional and …