Browsing Research Output by Author "Jerling, Johann Carl"
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Fibrinogen concentration and its role in CVD risk in black South Africans – effect of urbanisationtion
Hoekstra, Tryntje; Jerling, Johann Carl; Kruger, Annamarie; Pieters, Marlien; De Maat, M.P.M. (Schattauer, 2011)The aim of this study was to investigate correlates of fibrinogen concentration in black South Africans, as well as its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and whether urbanisation influences this association. ... -
Point-of-use micronutrient fortification: lessons learned in implementing a preschool-based pilot trial in South Africa
Covic, Namukolo Margaret; Hanekom, Susanna Magrietha; Jerling, Johann Carl; Kruger, Herculina Salome; Kvalsvig, Jane; Mamabolo, Ramoteme Lesley; Ogunlade, Adebayo Olakunle; Smuts, Cornelius Mattheus (Informa Healthcare, 2011)This current pilot trial assessed the feasibility of implementing a point-of-use (PoU) micronutrient fortification in preschool settings. Preschool children (n = 151) aged 36–79 months were randomized into intervention (n ... -
Risk factor profile of coronary artery disease in black South Africans
Dolman, Robin Claire; Jerling, Johann Carl; Pieters, Marlien; Ntyintyane, L.; Raal, F. (South African heart Association, 2011)Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factor profile of coronary artery disease (CAD) in black South Africans. The study was motivated by the increased prevalence of CAD in South Africa, probably ...