Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Author "Mels, Catharina Martha Cornelia"
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Carotid cross-sectional wall area is significantly associated with serum leptin levels, independent of body mass index: the SABPA studyent of body mass index: the SABPA study
Mels, Catharina Martha Cornelia; Pieterse, Chiné; Schutte, Aletta Elisabeth; Schutte, Rudolph; Smith, Wayne (Japanese Society of HypertensionNature Publishing Group, 2012)Hypertension and obesity are serious health burdens in sub-Saharan Africa. Urbanized Africans seem to be more susceptible to the development of these diseases than Caucasians. Current research suggests that leptin may be ... -
The Exercise, Arterial Modulation and Nutrition in Youth South Africa Study (ExAMIN Youth SA)
Kruger, Ruan; Monyeki, Makama Andries; Schutte, Aletta Elisabeth; Smith, Wayne; Mels, Catharina Martha Cornelia; Kruger, Herculina Salomé; Pienaar, Anita Elizabeth; Gafane-Matemane, Lebo Francina; Breet, Yolandi; Lammertyn, Leandi; Mokwatsi, Gontse Gratitude; Kruger, Ankebé; Deacon, Elmari (Frontiers Media, 2020)Background: The impact of a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle on cardiovascular health is well-documented, however the current obesity and hypertension trends among children is concerning. The ExAMIN Youth SA study aims ...