Ghana: Hypertension a problem in rural populations
The high prevalence of adult hypertension in the poorest and leanest rural populations may be attributed to the lack of awareness, treatment experience, and effective control of hypertension...
China: Low level of knowledge about brown rice
A study in Shanghai revealed a limited awareness and acceptability of brown rice in Chinese adults...
Nigeria: Hypertensive patients poorly informed about condition
Many patients suffering from hypertension were found to be uneducated about hypertension, especially its causes, according to a new study about hypertension-related knowledge in Auchi...
Indonesia: Health strategies implemented in cultural context
Community level health intervention programs are rarely implemented due to the difficulties associated with implementing such programs within a local, cultural context...
Iraq: Type A behavior correlated with hypertension
The type A behavior pattern is a significant risk factor for hypertension, according to a recent study in Basra...
US: Fish consumption promotes heart health
Among middle-aged and older men, those who consume fish regularly are less likely to acquire risk factors for heart disease than those who eat fish infrequently, according to a new study...
US: Cigarette ads increase smoking among teens
Increased exposure to cigarette advertisements in convenience, liquor, and small grocery stores is linked to higher smoking rates among teens, according to a new study...
Western Pacific: Imported foods increase obesity
The consumption of imported, processed foods in place of traditional cuisine is causing overweight and obesity rates to increase...
Kuwait: Tailored diabetes screening needed
General diabetes risk scores are not necessarily effective with particular populations, according to new research...
China: Support for more female research incentives
At the Women's Scientists in a Changing World conference in Beijing, the South African Minister of Science and Technology called for greater incentives to support a more prominent role for women in the scientific community...
Global: WHO code aims to decrease brain drain
The WHO has developed a "global code of practice" aimed at decreasing brain drain in low- and middle-income countries...
Rwanda: Community health workers receive mobile phones
Over 8700 health workers in Musanze were given mobile phones to help facilitate communication and improve access to information in rural areas...
Mozambique: Alcohol, tobacco linked to fruits and vegetables
Strong associations were found between the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcohol, fruits, and vegetables, in a recent study of more than 12,000 people...
Global: Child-targeted TV ads tout unhealthy foods
Around the world, children are targeted by a high volume of television ads promoting unhealthy foods, according to a new study surveying a broad range of countries...
US: Healthy weight tops fitness in high BP prevention
Achieving a healthy weight is more beneficial than improving fitness in terms of preventing high blood pressure, according to a recent study...
Namibia: Difficulties in implementing tobacco control laws
Even after passing the Tobacco Products Control Act, a strict set of laws restricting smoking as well as tobacco advertising/sale, difficulties still remain in the implementation process of such an all-encompassing set of restrictions...
Eastern Mediterranean: Countries discuss successful tobacco control
During a four-day conference at the American University of Beirut, a group of seven Arab countries discussed strategies for implementing tobacco control policies in their respective countries and throughout the Arab world...
China: Increase in female smokers
A newfound economic affluence in China coupled with growing independent sentiment among women is the source of a significant increase in female smokers...
Nigeria: More men use alternative medicine to treat hypertension
Nigerian males are more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) when treating hypertension...
US: Farm share to promote health
A new farm share system specifically designed to help families get affordable, healthy food has started in the South Bronx...
