Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: a survey study

Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: a survey study

Abstract Objective This study aimed at determining diabetes status of homeless people in Nima and Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana and to evaluate the association between socio-demographic characteristics and diabetes prevalence. Results A total of 130 homeless and slum dwellers took part in the study out...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Tijani Bawah, Albert Abaka-Yawson, Mohammed Mustapha Seini, Francis Agyemang Yeboah, Robert Amadu Ngala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Homeless
Diabetes mellitus
Hemoglobin A1c
Head porters
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4613-5

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