The prevalence and trends of waterpipe tobacco smoking: A systematic review
Introduction Waterpipe tobacco smoking is harmful to health however its prevalence
estimates remain uncertain. We aimed to systematically review the medical literature on …
estimates remain uncertain. We aimed to systematically review the medical literature on …
The complications of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in low income countries of sub-Saharan Africa
FA van Gemert, BJ Kirenga… - Expert review of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: In most low and middle-income countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is on the rise. Areas covered: Unfortunately, COPD is a neglected disease …
disease (COPD) is on the rise. Areas covered: Unfortunately, COPD is a neglected disease …
Tobacco use prevalence and its determinate factor in Ethiopia-finding of the 2016 Ethiopian GATS
SD Mengesha, KT Teklu, A Weldetinsae, MG Serte… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Tobacco, one of the risk factors for non-communicable diseases, kills 8 million
people each year. Like other sub-Saharan countries, Ethiopia faces the potential challenge …
people each year. Like other sub-Saharan countries, Ethiopia faces the potential challenge …
Burden of cumulative risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases among adults in Uganda: evidence from a national baseline survey
R Wesonga, D Guwatudde, SK Bahendeka… - International journal for …, 2016 - Springer
Background Modification of known risk factors has been the most tested strategy for dealing
with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The cumulative number of NCD risk factors …
with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The cumulative number of NCD risk factors …
Cardiovascular risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda
JB Baluku, M Nabwana, J Nalunjogi… - BMC Cardiovascular …, 2022 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB) and its risk factors are independently associated with
cardiovascular disease (CVD). We determined the prevalence and associations of CVD risk …
cardiovascular disease (CVD). We determined the prevalence and associations of CVD risk …
Cardiovascular risk factor mapping and distribution among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: small area analysis
G Musinguzi, R Ndejjo, I Ssinabulya… - BMC Cardiovascular …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing an increasing burden of
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Modifiable risk factors including hypertension, diabetes …
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Modifiable risk factors including hypertension, diabetes …
Drivers of cardiovascular disease risk factors in slums in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative study
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are increasing in many sub-Saharan
African countries and disproportionately affecting communities in urban slums. Despite this …
African countries and disproportionately affecting communities in urban slums. Despite this …
Motivations for continued tobacco smoking and reasons for quitting among youths in Wakiso district, Uganda: a qualitative study
A Daama, S Mugamba, W Ddaaki, GK Nalwoga… - BMC Primary …, 2023 - Springer
Background Efforts have been invested towards cessation of tobacco use among youths
aged 18–35 years, however, motivators for continued tobacco smoking and reasons for …
aged 18–35 years, however, motivators for continued tobacco smoking and reasons for …
[HTML][HTML] Hypertension and socioeconomic status in south central Uganda: a population-based cohort study
A Mustapha, J Ssekasanvu, I Chen, MK Grabowski… - Global Heart, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Limited studies exploring the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on
hypertension in Africa suggest a positive association between higher SES and hypertension …
hypertension in Africa suggest a positive association between higher SES and hypertension …
Smokeless tobacco use: its prevalence and relationships with dental symptoms, nutritional status and blood pressure among rural women in Burkina Faso
J Diendéré, AN Zeba, L Nikièma, A Kaboré… - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan women use smokeless tobacco (SLT) more than smoked
tobacco. Among Western African countries, the estimated weighted prevalence of SLT use in …
tobacco. Among Western African countries, the estimated weighted prevalence of SLT use in …