... deaths were recorded as being because of natural causes (n = 67; 81%); the most common causes recorded were cardiovascular disease (n = 22; 27%), cancer (n = 12; 15%) and infectious diseases (n = 11; 13%). Two people (2.4%) died by suicide, and one (1.2%) died...

...Amos Gavi; Emma Plugge; Marie Claire Van Hout Purpose The dual epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased substantially in recent years, with cardiovascular disease representing a significant contributor to the regional...

..., commissary items can only be purchased once a week, thus their assumed consumption over one week is a reasonable assumption. Incarcerated population Jail diet Nutrition Sodium Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Health equity Criminal justice system Health in prison Public health Health...

...Andrea R.M. Mohan; Patricia Thomson; Sally Haw; Stephen J. Leslie; Janet McKay Purpose Prisoners have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to the general population. Knowledge and risk perception of CVD can influence engagement in preventative behaviours that lower...