Cardiovascular (Framingham) and type II diabetes (Finnish Diabetes) risk scores: a qualitative study of local knowledge of diet, physical activity and body measurements in rural Rakai, Uganda

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and diabetes are rising in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention strategies to mitigate non-communicable diseases include improving diet, physical activity, early diagnosis, and long-term management. Early identification of ind...

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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Robert Ssekubugu, Fredrick Makumbi, Rocio Enriquez, Susanne R. Lagerström, Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E. Kennedy, Ronald H. Gray, Lilian Negesa, David M. Serwadda, Godfrey Kigozi, Anna Mia Ekström, Helena Nordenstedt
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-11-01
Subjects:	Framingham risk score Cardiovascular Finnish diabetes risk score Type II diabetes NCD 10-year risk scores Qualitative
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14620-9