Browsing Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Risk factors"
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The association between seven-day objectively measured habitual physical activity and 24 h ambulatory blood pressure: the SABPA study
(Springer Nature, 2017)Few studies have examined objective physical activity in relation to 24 h ambulatory blood pressure (BP). We aimed to assess the association of 7-day objectively measured habitual physical activity with ambulatory BP in a ... -
Investigation of the coexistence of CKD and non-communicable chronic diseases in a PBM company in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem, with increasing global prevalence. Several factors could influence the prognosis of CKD, including comorbid chronic conditions. This study investigated ... -
Polyunsaturated fatty acid status in treated isovaleric acidemia patients
(Springer Nature, 2016)BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Nutritional deficiencies are frequently observed when treating patients with inborn errors of metabolism due to an unbalanced diet. Thus far, patients with isovaleric acidemia (IVA) who adhere to a ... -
The prevalence and clustering of non-communicable disease risk factors in a South African financial institution: a challenge to corporate management
(AFAHPER-SD, 2015)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are currently a global epidemic, challenging the individual, corporate environment and health professionals in developed as well as developing countries. It is therefore understandable that ... -
Prevalence of selected intermediate risk factors for non-communicable diseases in an apparently healthy Indian community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Springer, 2017)South Africa, burdened with the emerging chronic diseases, is home to one of the largest migrant Indian population, however, little data exists on the risk factors for non-communicable diseases in this population. The aim ...