Background Targeted public health response to obesity in Nigeria is relatively low due to
limited epidemiologic understanding. We aimed to estimate nationwide and sub-national …

Improved understanding of the current burden of hypertension, including awareness,
treatment, and control, is needed to guide relevant preventative measures in Nigeria. A …

This chapter outlines the epidemiology of overweight and obesity in sub-Saharan Africa,
their determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes …

Background School teachers constitute an occupational group which reported a high
prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). Different individual …

Objectives Elevated blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a significant cause of
cardiovascular disease. We aimed to estimate national and zonal prevalence of …

Background Data from the WHO shows that the prevalence of overweight and obesity
increased by~ 20% between 2002 and 2010 in Nigeria. We conducted this study to examine …

Background: The tissue-protective potential of Persea americana necessitated a look into
the histopathological effects of the plant extract on the pancreas, liver, and kidneys. This …

Background: Despite the evidence that goal blood glucose control reduces preventable
emergency hospitalizations, the control of blood glucose has been variable in Nigeria. Aim …

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 …

Background: As the case detection rates of hypertension increase in adult Nigerians,
achieving target blood pressure (BP) control has become an important management …