Cardiovascular (Framingham) and type II diabetes (Finnish Diabetes) risk scores: a qualitative study of local knowledge of diet, physical activity and body measurements in rural Rakai, Uganda

Cardiovascular (Framingham) and type II diabetes (Finnish Diabetes) risk scores: a qualitative study of local knowledge of diet, physical activity and body measurements in rural Rakai, Uganda

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and diabetes are rising in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention strategies to mitigate non-communicable diseases include improving diet, physical activity, early diagnosis, and long-term management. Early identification of ind...

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Main Authors: Robert Ssekubugu, Fredrick Makumbi, Rocio Enriquez, Susanne R. Lagerström, Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E. Kennedy, Ronald H. Gray, Lilian Negesa, David M. Serwadda, Godfrey Kigozi, Anna Mia Ekström, Helena Nordenstedt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Framingham risk score
Cardiovascular
Finnish diabetes risk score
Type II diabetes
NCD 10-year risk scores
Qualitative
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14620-9

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