Aims Observational studies show inconsistent associations of red meat consumption with
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Moreover, red meat consumption varies by sex …

Background: The burden of stroke (a leading cause of disability and mortality) in Africa
appears to be increasing, but a systematic review of the best available data to support or …

Aims The relationship between vegetable consumption and hypertension occurrence
remains poorly characterized in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the association of …

Background The sleep quality scale (SQS) is a comprehensive multidimensional sleep
assessment scale used to evaluate sleep quality (SQ) among adults in the general …

Introduction The true global burden of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is unknown.
Reducing risk factors for stroke and cardiovascular disease would inevitably curtail VCI …

Background Frequent fruit and vegetable consumption is considered a promising dietary
behaviour that protects health. However, most existing studies about the factors associated …

We aimed to analyse the association between processed food consumption and the risk of
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa. In this empirical study, we analysed …

Aim To investigate the associations of individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors
(HLS) with the risk of stroke in individuals with diabetes in China. Methods This prospective …

The high intake of red meat is well recognized as a major health concern worldwide. It has
been recognized as a risk factor for several non-communicable chronic diseases, including …

Background: The dietary factors associated with the high burden of hypertension among
indigenous Africans remain poorly understood. We assessed the relationship between …