Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries (LMIC). About 80% of morbidity in LMIC is accounted for by NCDs with majority of these deaths occurring after 60 years of age. In Ghana, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute about 41% o...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are about 350 million people suffering from diabetes mellitus (DM) and by 2030, diabetes will become the seventh leading cause of death worldwide with diabetes deaths expected to increase by 50% during the next 10 years. In the Tema Metropolis, Tema General Hospita...
BACKGROUND Diabetes Mellitus, including Type 2, is of global concern, particularly among aging populations in rural South Africa. T2DM is prevalent among the elderly, yet research on its progression in Agincourt. This study aimed to assess T2DM progression among South Africa's elderly over eight years, using data from...
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, are increasingly prevalent in Ghana and present a significant public health challenge. Effective management of NCDs requires not only access to healthcare but also adequate patient knowledge and strong self-manage...
Introduction: Poor adherence to chronic disease treatment has been characterized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a worldwide problem of striking magnitude. Many patients have trouble adhering to treatment guidelines. It creates disease-related medical and psychological difficulties, lowers patients' quality o...
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. Diabetes prevalence has been rising more rapidly in the middle- and low-income countries. The leading causes of blindness se...
Introduction: Diabetes prevalence has been rising more rapidly in the middle- and low-income countries. The leading causes of blindness secondary to diabetes are diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. A cross‑ sectional survey was carried out to assess the knowledge level of diabetic patients on diabetes and it...
