There has been a rapid escalation of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in developing countries, with
varied prevalence according to rural vs urban habitat and degree of urbanization. Some …

The scoping review was undertaken to outline the vulnerabilities of Pakistan's public health
and healthcare system, which put the population at increased risk of coronavirus disease …

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity has increased in South Asian countries that are still
grappling with undernutrition. In this review, we highlight the characteristics of obesity, its …

Background This review aims to describe existing evidence on the state of hypertension in
Pakistan, including the prevalence, associated risk factors, preventive strategies, and …

This systematic review provides a qualitative summary of the risk factors, angiographic
characteristics, treatment, and complications of young South Asians with coronary artery …

The purpose of this study was to explore individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors
that may influence the physical activity of adolescents (ages 10–14) in Pakistani schools. A …

Background: Cases of noncommunicable (‎ NCD)‎ diseases are increasing in Pakistan. They
are responsible for 58% of all deaths and information on the risk factors is lacking. Aims: To …

Background: Chronic non-communicable diseases are prevalent conditions in developing
countries, such as Colombia. Several socioeconomic and educational factors have been …

Introduction Most of the global non-communicable disease (NCD)-related death burden is
borne by low and middle-income countries (LMICs). In LMICs like Pakistan, however, a …

Background: Afghanistan is suffering from 40-year chronic conflicts, displacement, and
demolition of its infrastructure. Afghanistan mortality survey 2010 shows nearly 46% of all …