Hypertension and obesity are the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular
diseases, but their association is not well characterized in Africa. We investigated regional …

Background Studies on the determinants of carotid intima‐media thickness (CIMT), a marker
of sub‐clinical atherosclerosis, mostly come from white, Asian, and diasporan black …

Hypertension is the leading contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related deaths
globally, with Africa being one of the World Health Organization regions with the highest …

Abstract Background South Africa grapples with a substantial burden of non-communicable
diseases (NCDs), particularly type 2 diabetes (diabetes) and hypertension. However, these …

The employment landscape has changed significantly over the past few years in emerging
economies including Ghana where many people are rapidly transitioning from livelihood …

Aims We sought to evaluate the yield and linkage-to-care for diabetes and hypertension
screening alongside a study assessing the use of rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 in taxi …

Objectives Direction and magnitude of gender differences in late-life cognitive function are
inextricably tied to sociocultural context. Our study evaluates education and literacy as …

Hypertension and depression are increasingly common noncommunicable diseases in
Ghana and worldwide, yet both are poorly controlled. We sought to understand how …

Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a growing burden worldwide, leading to over 10 million
deaths each year. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative of the International …

In Africa, abnormal high blood pressure is common and affects young subjects. The risk of
organ damage and mortality increases with blood pressure level. Therefore, the purpose of …