Prevalence of obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and associated risk factors in a mining workforce, Democratic Republic of Congo

Prevalence of obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and associated risk factors in a mining workforce, Democratic Republic of Congo

INTRODUCTION: the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the largest increase occurs in Africa. Obesity, diabetes mellitus and hypertension (ODH) are major risk factors for cardiovascular di...

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Main Authors: Paul Makan Mawaw, Thierry Yav, Olivier Mukuku, Olivier Lukanka, Patrick Mumba Kazadi, Daniel Tambwe, Jules Omba, Jean-Baptiste Kakoma, Michael John Bangs, Oscar Numbi Luboya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2017-11-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:
obesity
diabetes mellitus
hypertension
risk factors
workforce
mining
democratic republic of congo
Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/28/282/pdf/282.pdf

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