Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Blacks"
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Cardiovascular disease and reduced pulmonary function in black South Africans : investigating the interplay with markers of systemic inflammation
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Motivation - In South Africa, the process of rapid urbanisation has led to a high prevalence of noncommunicable diseases such as chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases which are accompanied by a high cardiovascular ... -
The role of endothelin-1 in cardiometabolic and vascular function in a bi-ethnic population : the SABPA study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Motivation The black population in South Africa has a high prevalence of hypertension and atherosclerosis. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor peptide, has been implicated as an important biomarker in the ... -
Serum selenium levels, the selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase and cardiovascular function in black South Africans
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)In especially black South Africans non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have become an increasing burden with increased morbidity and mortality. Currently South Africa is undergoing ... -
Soluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor : exploring its potential as a marker of cardiovascular disease development in black South Africans of the PURE study
(2015)Motivation - In South Africa, various transitional changes parallel detrimental modifications in lifestyle behaviour of especially the lower socio-economic communities. We are currently double-burdened by a high prevalence ...