Climate change and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are considered the 21st Century's
major health and development challenges. Both pose a disproportionate burden on low-and …

Objectives The burden of substance use in Kenya is significant. The objective of this study
was to systematically summarize existing literature on substance use in Kenya, identify …

Rapid urbanization in Africa has been linked to the growing burden of non-communicable
diseases (NCDs). Urbanization processes have amplified lifestyle risk factors for NCDs …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is posing a major public health challenge
globally. Evidence reports significant gaps in knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors …

Abstract Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension and
diabetes mellitus are on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Informal settlement …

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

Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2015, over 1.1
billion people smoked tobacco, which represents around 15% of the global population. In …

Objective To determine the patterns of cardiometabolic multimorbidity and associated risk
factors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design We used data from the WHO STEPwise …

Objectives The study explored the understanding of and perception towards cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and risk factors, and how they influence prevention and development of the …

Background Due to slum dwellers' deprivation, they are more likely to develop Type 2
Diabetes (T2D) and its complications. Type 2 Diabetes is a long-life disease that requires …