Background. Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) was found to be one of the strongest
markers in predicting the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study was to determine the …

Background Obesity has emerged as a major health problem. Prevalence is increasing
hugely. Various etiological factors had been identified as potential causes of obesity. There …

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a global public health
problem, which threatens Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) including Nigeria. Civil servants are at …

Background: The prevalence of obesity and its attendant complications are on the increase
globally—sub-Saharan Africa inclusive. Obesity confers an increased risk of coronary artery …

Background: Obesity is the third leading cause of mortality and has become a global
epidemic. There is a continuous increase in its prevalence both in the developed and in …

Nutrition knowledge plays a crucial role in promoting healthier eating practices, leading to
the maintenance of healthy body weight. This is because knowledge of dietary guidelines …

Background Abdominal obesity increases the risk of cardio-metabolic diseases, disability,
and poor quality of life, as well as health-care costs. It is a component of the metabolic …

A cross-sectional community based study was conducted in Jabra area in Khartoum State-
Sudan, with an aims to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity and to identify the …

Background Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthy lifestyles are crucial for the
prevention of hypertension. While the use of the mass media as health information sources …

Background: Disease prevalence has been documented in many professions across the
world with varying prevalence rates. Studies have been done on disease prevalence among …