The nutrition transition in Africa: can it be steered into a more positive direction?
HH Vorster, A Kruger, BM Margetts - Nutrients, 2011 - mdpi.com
The objective of this narrative review is to examine the nutrition transition and its
consequences when populations in Africa modernize as a result of socio-economic …
consequences when populations in Africa modernize as a result of socio-economic …
Evidence that a tax on sugar sweetened beverages reduces the obesity rate: a meta-analysis
Background Excess intake of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been shown to result
in weight gain. To address the growing epidemic of obesity, one option is to combine …
in weight gain. To address the growing epidemic of obesity, one option is to combine …
The relationship between dietary fatty acids and inflammatory genes on the obese phenotype and serum lipids
Obesity, a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition is associated with the development of
many comorbidities including dyslipidemia. This review examines interactions between …
many comorbidities including dyslipidemia. This review examines interactions between …
The prevalence and determinants of chronic non-communicable disease risk factors amongst adults in the Dikgale health demographic and surveillance system …
Background The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and determinants of
chronic non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors in a rural community in the Limpopo …
chronic non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors in a rural community in the Limpopo …
Socioeconomic inequalities in adult obesity prevalence in South Africa: a decomposition analysis
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in low and middle income
countries. However, there is limited research in these countries showing the prevalence and …
countries. However, there is limited research in these countries showing the prevalence and …
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: The South African problem
HA Rossouw, CC Grant, M Viljoen - South African Journal of Science, 2012 - journals.co.za
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents are on the increase worldwide.
Overweight and obesity increase the risk for the development of non-communicable …
Overweight and obesity increase the risk for the development of non-communicable …
Socioeconomic inequalities and obesity in South Africa—a decomposition analysis
Background: Prior evidence shows that inequalities are related to overweight and obesity in
South Africa. Using data from a recent national study, we examine the socioeconomic …
South Africa. Using data from a recent national study, we examine the socioeconomic …
Estimating the burden of disease attributable to excess body weight in South Africa in 2000
J Joubert, R Norman, D Bradshaw… - South African Medical …, 2007 - ajol.info
Objective. To estimate the burden of disease attributable to excess body weight using the
body mass index (BMI), by age and sex, in South Africa in 2000. Design. World Health …
body mass index (BMI), by age and sex, in South Africa in 2000. Design. World Health …
[HTML][HTML] Obesity, undernutrition and the double burden of malnutrition in the urban and rural southern Free State, South Africa
This study compared the diet and anthropometric status of adults (25–64 years) in rural and
urban South Africa. Anthropometric status of adults and preschool children (< 7 years old) …
urban South Africa. Anthropometric status of adults and preschool children (< 7 years old) …
Is obesity a risk factor for vaccine non-responsiveness?
Understanding the link between vaccine immunogenicity and efficacy is currently a major
focus in HIV research. Consequently, recent developments in the HIV-1 vaccine field have …
focus in HIV research. Consequently, recent developments in the HIV-1 vaccine field have …