African immigrants in Western countries are facing a big challenge. They are battling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at a higher rate. These are long-term illnesses that are not passed from person to person. These diseases include heart problems, diabetes, and certain cancers. These illnesses are not just a problem in Africa. They are a global issue. They cau...
South Asia is facing a significant health challenge. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. These are long-term conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. They are not passed from person to person like the flu or COVID-19. Instead, they develop over time and are often linked to lifestyle choices and environmental factors. The impact of NCDs in S...
The world of health research is changing. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently hinted at a possible shake-up in how they handle indirect and administrative costs for research funding. This has sparked worries about how this might affect future progress in biomedical research. The NIH has always been a big player in studying chronic conditions that start i...
In rural Tanzania, particularly in the Morogoro region, the struggle against malnutrition is far from over. Despite efforts to tackle undernutrition, progress has been slow. Meanwhile, a troubling trend has emerged: more women of reproductive age are becoming overweight or obese. This shift in lifestyle, especially in eating habits, is a key factor in this trend. Th...
People from different walks of life face different health challenges. This is especially true when it comes to having multiple long-term health issues, known as multimorbidity. Multimorbidity means having more than one chronic condition at the same time. It can lead to higher death rates and a lower quality of life. A big study looked into how a person's social and e...
Thailand, a country known for its vibrant culture and tropical beaches, is also facing an unexpected health challenge. There are certain diseases that aren't contagious that are on the rise, and they're affecting a large number of people. These diseases are called non-communicable diseases (NCDs), . Thai Cohort Study was a huge step forward ...
Imagine you're a doctor or a health official, and you need vital information to make important decisions about diseases like diabetes. What kind of data do you want? What format makes it easiest for you to use? The National Diabetes Surveillance team at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) decided to find out. They studied how people currently get information and what the...
Chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise in Tanzania, putting pressure on the already overstretched healthcare system. A study, focusing on Kilombero and Same districts, found that many people living in rural and semi-urban areas are battling these diseases. Out of 784 people surveyed, 40. 4% had hypertension, 4. 7% had diabetes, and 2. 5% suf...