Browsing School of Public Health by Subject "Adults"
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Investigating predictors of health-related quality of life and functional status in middle-aged to older adults with hypertension in a selected urban community
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: In this study, predictors of health-related quality of life and functional status in people with hypertension were investigated. Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of premature death. Aims: The ... -
Predictors and incidence of HIV viremia and virologic failure among HIV-infected adults on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Eswatini: A nested case–control study
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The global rapid scale up of access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) that has saved millions of lives of individuals infected with HIV through a durable and maximal viral suppression. However, achieving a 95% target of ... -
The relationship between food environment, obesity and NCD status among adults aged 30-70 years in Langa and Mount Frere, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are some of the leading causes of death worldwide. Obesity results from the interactions between biology, behaviour, and environment. The current obesity epidemic is largely driven by ...