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The relationship between adiponectin, ageing and renal function in a bi-ethnic sample
(Elsevier, 2011)
Ageing is associated with elevated adiponectin levels. Our aim was to assess whether age-related increase in adiponectin is associated with a decrease in renal function. The study comprised African (N = 277) and Caucasian ...
The sensitivity of waist-to-height ratio in identifying children with high blood pressure
(Clinics Cardive, 2011)
We determined the sensitivity of waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) as a marker for high blood pressure in children aged nine to 15 years (n = 1 131), from schools in the North West province, South Africa. Anthropometric and ...
Use of secondary prevention drugs for cardiovascular disease in the community in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries (the PURE Study): a prospective epidemiological survey
(Elsevier, 2011)
Background Although most cardiovascular disease occurs in low-income and middle-income countries, little is known about the use of eff ective secondary prevention medications in these communities. We aimed to assess use ...
Urbanization of black South African women may increase risk of low bone mass due to low vitamin D status, low calcium intake and high bone turnover
(Elsevier, 2011)
Globally, rural to urban migration is accompanied by changes in dietary patterns and lifestyle that have serious health implications, including development of low bone mass. We hypothesized that serum 25 (OH) vitamin D3 ...