Risk factors for cardiometabolic health in Ghana: Cardiometabolic Risks Study Protocol-APTI Project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiometabolic diseases are rapidly becoming primary causes of death in developing countries, including Ghana. However, risk factors for these diseases, including obesity phenotype, and availability of cost-effective diagnostic criteria are poorly documented in an African-ancestry populations in their native locations. The extent to which the environment, occupation, geography, stress, and sleep habits contribute to the development of Cardiometabolic disorders should be examined.

Purpose

The overall goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes, prediabetes, and associated cardiovascular risks using a multi-sampled oral glucose tolerance test. The study will also investigate the phenotype and ocular characteristics of diabetes and pr

SUBMITTER: Hormenu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408207 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature