Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Ethnicity"
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Anthropometrical indicators of non-communicable diseases for a black South African population in transition
(North-West University, 2009)Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are also known as chronic diseases of lifestyle and cause the greatest burden of disease globally, whether measured as morbidity or mortality. Although there is consensus that obesity is a ... -
The behavioural self-regulation strategies of Indian South African students as minority group on a university campus
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)There seems to be a gap in the literature on the psychological experiences of Indian South African (ISA) students as a racial minority in South African university contexts. The aims of this study are therefore to: (a) ... -
Blood glucose and nocturnal blood pressure in African and Caucasian men : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2010)Motivation - Hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus are common in the black population of South Africa. The literature also shows that elevated blood glucose concentrations can lead to an increase in blood pressure and ... -
Coping, alcohol and cardiovascular risk : the SABPA study
(2014)Motivation: The different coping styles used to respond to psychosocial stress have been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the manner in which the cardiovascular system is influenced differs ... -
Electrical and cardiac stress reactivity associations with pre-clinical target organ damage : the SABPA study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Motivation: People’s physiological adaptive responses to chronic stressful environments have been persistently associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and co-morbidities. An inability to ... -
Exploring the links of cardiovascular structure and function with biomarkers related to vascular calcification : the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Motivation Evidence linking the onset of vascular calcification via abnormal mineral metabolism as contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) warrants exploring. Vascular calcification is linked to ... -
Haemostatic markers and cardiovascular function in black and white South Africans : the SABPA study
(2015)Motivation - In the black population of South Africa, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rapidly increasing due to urbanisation. Stroke is usually accompanied by a pro-thrombotic haemostatic profile. Changing lifestyle factors ... -
Leptin and cardiovascular function in African and Caucasian men and women : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2011)Forensiese assesseringstegnieke wat tydens ondersoeke na kinder seksuele misbruik benut word, het in n hoë mate mettertyd ontwikkel. Navorsing het n waardevolle bydrae gelewer tot effektiewe en geskikte assesseringstegnieke. ... -
Metabolic syndrome indicators and target organ damage in urban active coping African and Caucasian men : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2010)MOTIVATION: The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is creating immense concern worldwide. In 2009, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) announced the new MetS definition. MetS is diagnosed by any ... -
Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and large artery structure and function in young individuals : the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Motivation - In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is increasing at an alarming rate. This may be due to the rapid urbanisation of traditional black populations, leading to lifestyle changes ...