Background The built environment influences behaviour, like physical activity, diet and
sleep, which affects the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study systematically …

Little information is available on the prevalence of diabetes in people aged 55 years or older
living on the African continent. We did a systematic review of the prevalence of type 2 …

Abstract Background Diabetes Mellitus is one of the four major non-communicable diseases
causing about 4 million deaths in 2017. By 2040, low income countries are projected to …

Objective We analysed fasting blood glucose (FBG) and other data collected as part of a
population‐based nationwide non‐communicable disease risk factor survey, to estimate the …

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, diabetes is a growing burden, yet little is known about its
prevalence, risk factors, and complications. To address these gaps and help inform public …

Objective Traditionally, health systems in sub‐Saharan Africa have focused on acute
conditions. Few data exist on the readiness of African health facilities (HF s) to address the …

Background Over 80% of morbidity due to soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) occurs in low-
income countries. Children under 5 account for 20–30% of the burden in endemic areas …

Aims/hypothesis Apparent type 2 diabetes is increasingly reported in lean adult individuals
in sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies undertaking robust clinical and metabolic …

Background Diabetes mellitus is becoming a big public health challenge, particularly in
developing countries like Ethiopia. It is a manageable disease if early screening and follow …

Introduction: optimal self-care in diabetes mellitus contributes substantially to good glucose
control and delays development of complications. The familys support is an important …