Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Non-communicable diseases"
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The epidemiology of hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the national non- communicable diseases risk factor survey
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Background: Hypertension is an important contributor to global burden of disease and mortality, and is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most sub-Saharan African countries lack detailed ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of bar attendants towards secondhand smoke and compliance with smoking regulations in bars in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction/background: Smoking increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, not only to smokers but also for second-hand smokers. Second-hand smoke may adversely affect health and aggravate illness. Tobacco use ... -
Prevalence and determinants of undiagnosed hypertension among adult residents of Mbarara City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Most cardiovascular illnesses acquired in adult life are related to hypertension, yet many individuals do not seek medical check-up for it until the symptomatic stage. The purpose of this study was to estimate ... -
Tobacco use among youths and associated factors in Wakiso district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background Tobacco use increases the risk of death from many diseases, including ischemic heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and other fatal and non-fatal diseases. Efforts ...