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

• Main Authors: Robert Ssekubugu (Author), Fredrick Makumbi (Author), Rocio Enriquez (Author), Susanne R. Lagerström (Author), Ping Teresa Yeh (Author), Caitlin E. Kennedy (Author), Ronald H. Gray (Author), Lilian Negesa (Author), David M. Serwadda (Author), Godfrey Kigozi (Author), Anna Mia Ekström (Author), Helena Nordenstedt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...