Abstract Background: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries are facing an epidemiological
shift from infectious disease to chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) …

In Nigeria, several studies have assessed the prevalence of overweight/obesity with different
reports. The purpose of this study was to use a systematic review and meta-analysis to …

Background Cardiovascular disease has become a leading global health challenge
representing the largest cause of mortality in adults worldwide. Non communicable diseases …

Introduction Over 80% of cardiovascular deaths take place in low-and middle-income
countries; most of these deaths are due to modifiable risk factors. The study aimed at …

Background: In addition to poor socio-economic indices and a high prevalence of infectious
diseases, there have been various reports of a rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases …

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are chronic medical conditions that are non-
infectious. Current projections indicate that by 2020, the largest increases in NCD deaths …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality with an
estimation of 17.9 million deaths worldwide annually. Knowledge about the disease and risk …

Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the major causes of mortality and morbidity
globally. Knowledge about NCDs and their risk factors are not only considered critical in …

Background: The role of adequate nutrition in national and human development has been
recognized; hence nutrition has become one of the global development agenda. This has …

The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been on the rise in developing countries
like Nigeria recently. Studies on perceived CVD risk and the risk status of adults in Ibadan …