Executive summary Rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions are driving
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …

Background Diabetes prevalence is increasing globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no
exception. With diverse health challenges, health authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa and …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a disproportionate burden of both
infectious and chronic diseases compared with other world regions. Current disease …

Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second
edition of'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition'highlights …

Diabetic foot care: Self reported knowledge and practice among patients attending three
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Background Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the diabetes complications. DFU can be the
cause of a high rate of amputation, health-care costs and even death, and this condition …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a diverse group of metabolic disorders that is often associated with
a high disease burden in developing countries such as Nigeria. In the early nineties, not …

Background Diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is a major health problem across the globe. The
objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of DFU and its associated risk factors in …

Background There is an increasing recognition that non communicable diseases impose
large economic costs on households, societies and nations. However, not much is known …

Background Diabetes is a noncommunicable disease that has attained great significance in
the sub-Saharan region, with Nigeria being the most affected. Many persons with the …