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3. A RETROSPECTIVE UPDATE ON THE AURICULARIA SPECIES IN GHANA AND THEIR NUTRITIONAL, ETHNOMYCOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL VALUES FOR HEALTH.

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ODAMTTEN, G. T., ADDO, J., WIAFE-KWAGYAN, M., and KORTEI, N. K.

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*CACAO, *CASSAVA, *FRUITING bodies (Fungi), *VALUE (Economics), *NUTRIENT cycles
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The genus Auricularia contains mushrooms that are known for their edibility, ecological value; as decomposers and nutrient cycling. They also contain medically useful bioactive compounds; mostly polysaccharides with numerous pharmacological activities (antioxidant, anti-tumour, immunomodulatory, hypolipodemic, antidiabetic, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective etc.). They also contain nutritive compounds useful as nutraceuticals and are cultivated worldwide. We set out to update the collecting localities of Auricularia in Ghana with the view to extend the list of national occurrence. Field trips were made from August 2022 to July 2023 to Ashanti, Oti, Western North and Eastern Regions to record new localities of Auricularia. A desktop study collated the nutritional, medicinal and other bioactive compounds resident in the mushroom to assess potential for economic exploitation for health delivery. Morphological, anatomical and other characteristics of the fruiting bodies were determined to authenticate the samples obtained. Auricularia cornea was recorded for the first time on cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) and cassava (Manihot esculenta L) sticks in Adansi North (Ashanti Region), Bowiri Amanfro and Bowiri Kyiriahi (Oti Region); Baakokrom, Sefwi Bekwai in the Bibiani-Anwhiaso Bekwai Municipality (Western North Region) as well as the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana-New Tafo Akim (Eastern Region). There are seven Auricularia (A. auricula-judae, A. delicata, A. fuscosuccinea, A. hunteri, A. mesenterica, A. polytricha and A. cornea) in Ghana. The morphometric, anatomical and other physical characteristics agree with the reported data in the pertinent literature for A. cornea. The plethora of bioactive, nutritive and pharmacologically useful ingredients of the basidiomata makes the mushroom a potential source of economic value and gives credence to its exploitation for health delivery in our developing economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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22. Growth and yield response of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrrill] to inoculation and starter N fertilizer applications in the Tolon District of the Northern Region of Ghana

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Lambon, J. B., Sarkodie-Addo, J., and Kombiok, J. M

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An experiment was conducted at Nyankpala in the 2012 cropping season and repeated in the 2013 cropping season in the Tolon District of the Northern Region of Ghana. This was to ascertain the effect of N fertilizer and inoculant applications on the growth and grain yield of soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill). It was a 3 × 5 factorial experiment laid in Randomized Complete Bock Design (RCBD) with four replications. The factors were three soybean varieties (Jenguma, Quarshie and Anidaso) and four levels of N fertilizer (urea), which were 0, 15, 30 and 45 kg N ha-1 and inoculant. The inoculant was applied at the rate of 5 g to 1 kg of soybean seed through the slurry method that was estimated to give 107 of viable rhizobia cells. Planting was done on 14th and 10th July, 2012 and 2013, respectively, by drilling. Thinning was later done to two plants hill-1 at 10 cm within rows and 50 cm between rows with an approximate plant population of 400 000 plants ha-1. The N fertilizer was applied to randomly assigned plots 2 weeks after planting (2 WAP) in drills 5 cm away from the plants and covered. Growth parameters measured were plant height, leaf area, number of primary branches, nodule and shoot dry weights. Grain yield was measured from 2 m × 2 m net plot and extrapolated to kg ha-1. Results showed that all the varieties nodulated following the inoculation. It also showed that there was promiscuous nodulation where inoculants were not applied. The inoculated treatment produced greater plant growth, grain yield and the amount of N fixed than the uninoculated control. Growth and yield were greatest in the 30 and 45 kg N ha-1 treatment compared with the other treatments. The results showed that for profitable soybean production in the study area, inoculation or 30-45 kg N ha-1 fertilizer should be applied.

Published
2018

25. RECORD OF MEDICINAL JEW’S (Auricularia auricula-judae (Bull.) Quél) EAR MUSHROOM GROWING IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA AND ITS POSSIBLE HEALTH VALUES.

Author

Odamtten, G. T., Addo, J., and Wiafe-Kwagyan, M.

Subjects
*FRUITING bodies (Fungi), *MUSHROOMS, *EAR, *BASIDIOSPORES
Abstract

Medicinal mushrooms are part of total health delivery system of a nation. A mushroom of recognised health benefits was seen for the first time on a pencil cactus (Euphorbia turicalli L.) in the Greater Accra Region (Adentan Municipal Assembly) in September- October 2021. The fruiting body was gelatinous with the shape of a human ear. The basidiomata were either solitary, densely rosette with caestipose habit either astipitate or with vestigial stipe. The general morphological features were akin to that of Auricularia auricula-judae. Anatomical and morphometric studies showed that the fruiting body had smooth hymenium with a layer of basidia which were cylindrical or club-shaped. The dimensions of the basidia (70.86±4.27 µm long; 9.54± 0.60 µm wide) closely agreed with the range reported for A. auricula-judae. The white/greyish basidiospores were generally sausage-shaped (allantoid) ranging in length (18.47±0.73µm) and width (7.49±0.3µm) closely to reported range. The economical and medicinal values of the mushroom are described and future commercial exploitation through biotechnological technique highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021
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26. Curriculum Vitae of the LOTOS-EUROS (v2.0) chemistry transport model

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Astrid M. M. Manders, Peter J. H. Builtjes, Lyana Curier, Hugo A. C. Denier van der Gon, Carlijn Hendriks, Sander Jonkers, Richard Kranenburg, Jeroen Kuenen, Arjo J. Segers, Renske M. A. Timmermans, Antoon Visschedijk, Roy J. Wichink Kruit, W. Addo J. Van Pul, Ferd J. Sauter, Eric van der Swaluw, Daan P. J. Swart, John Douros, Henk Eskes, Erik van Meijgaard, Bert van Ulft, Peter van Velthoven, Sabine Banzhaf, Andrea Mues, Rainer Stern, Guangliang Fu, Sha Lu, Arnold Heemink, Nils van Velzen, and Martijn Schaap

Abstract

The development and application of chemistry transport models has a long tradition. Within the Netherlands the LOTOS-EUROS model has been developed by a consortium of institutes, after combination of its independently developed predecessors in 2005. Recently, version 2.0 of the model was released as an open source version. This paper presents the curriculum vitae of the model system, describing the model’s history, model philosophy, basic features, a validation with EMEP stations for the new benchmark year 2012, and presents cases with the model's most recent and key developments. By setting the model developments in context and providing an outlook for directions for further development, the paper goes beyond the common model description. With an origin in ozone and sulphur modelling for the models LOTOS and EUROS, the application areas were gradually extended with POPs, reactive nitrogen and primary and secondary particulate matter. After the combination of the models to LOTOS-EUROS in 2005, the model was further developed to include new source parametrizations (e.g. road resuspension, desert dust, wildfires), applied for operational smog forecasts in the Netherlands and Europe, and has been used for emission scenarios, source apportionment and long-term hindcast and climate change scenarios. LOTOS-EUROS has been a front-runner in data assimilation of ground-based and satellite observations and has participated in many model intercomparison studies. The model is no longer confined to applications over Europe but is also applied to other regions of the world, e.g. China. Also the increasing interaction with emission experts has contributed to the improvement of the model’s performance. The philosophy for model development has always been to use knowledge that is state of the art and proven, to keep good balance in the level of detail of process description and accuracy of input and output, and to keep a good track on the effect of model changes using benchmarking and validation. The performance of v2.0 with respect to EMEP observations is good, with spatial correlations around 0.8 or higher for concentrations and wet deposition. Temporal correlations are around 0.5 or higher. Recent innovative applications include source apportionment and data assimilation, particle number modelling, energy transition scenarios including corresponding land use changes as well as Saharan dust forecasting. Future developments would enable more flexibility with respect to model horizontal and vertical resolution and further detailing of model input data. This includes use of different sources of land use characterization (roughness length and vegetation), detailing of emissions in space and time, and efficient coupling to meteorology from different meteorological models.

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2017
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27. Cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mortality burden of cardiometabolic risk factors from 1980 to 2010: A comparative risk assessment

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Danaei, G, Lu, Y, Singh, Gm, Carnahan, E, Stevens, Ga, Cowan, Mj, Farzadfar, F, Lin, Jk, Finucane, Mm, Rao, M, Khang, Yh, Riley, Lm, Mozaffarian, D, Lim, Ss, Ezzati, M, Aamodt, G, Abdeen, Z, Abdella, Na, Rahim, Hf, Addo, J, Aekplakorn, W, Afifi, Mm, Agabiti Rosei, E, Salinas, Ca, Agyemang, C, Ali, Mk, Ali, Mm, Al Nsour, M, Al Nuaim AR, Ambady, R, Di Angelantonio, E, Aro, P, Azizi, F, Babu, Bv, Bahalim, An, Barbagallo, Cm, Barbieri, Ma, Barceló, A, Barreto, Sm, Barros, H, Bautista, Le, Benetos, A, Bjerregaard, P, Björkelund, C, Bo, S, Bobak, M, Bonora, Enzo, Botana, Ma, Bovet, P, Breckenkamp, J, Breteler, Mm, Broda, G, Brown, Ij, Bursztyn, M, de León AC, Campos, H, Cappuccio, Fp, Capuano, V, Casiglia, E, Castellano, M, Castetbon, K, Cea, L, Chang, Cj, Chaouki, N, Chatterji, S, Chen, Cj, Chen, Z, Choi, Js, Chua, L, Cífková, R, Cobiac, Lj, Cooper, Rs, Corsi, Am, Costanza, Mc, Craig, Cl, Dankner, Rs, Dastgiri, S, Delgado, E, Dinc, G, Doi, Y, Dong, Gh, Dorsi, E, Dragano, N, Drewnowski, A, Eggertsen, R, Elliott, P, Engeland, A, Erem, C, Esteghamati, A, Fall, Ch, Fan, Jg, Ferreccio, C, Fezeu, L, Firmo, Jo, Florez, Hj, Fornés, Ns, Fowkes, Fg, Franceschini, G, Frisk, F, Fuchs, Fd, Fuller, El, Getz, L, Giampaoli, S, Gómez, Lf, Gomez Zumaquero JM, Graff Iversen, S, Grant, Jf, Carvajal, Rg, Gulliford, Mc, Gupta, R, Gupta, Pc, Gureje, O, Gutierrez, Hr, Hansen, Tw, Hata, J, He, J, Heim, N, Heinrich, J, Hemmingsson, T, Hennis, A, Herman, Wh, Herrera, Vm, Ho, S, Holdsworth, M, Frisman, Gh, Hopman, Wm, Hussain, A, Husseini, A, Ibrahim, Mm, Ikeda, N, Jacobsen, Bk, Jaddou, Hy, Jafar, Th, Janghorbani, M, Jasienska, G, Joffres, Mr, Jonas, Jb, Kadiki, Oa, Kalter Leibovici, O, Kamadjeu, Rm, Kaptoge, S, Karalis, I, Kastarinen, Mj, Katz, J, Keinan Boker, L, Kelly, P, Khalilzadeh, O, Kiechl, S, Kim, Kw, Kiyohara, Y, Kobayashi, J, Krause, Mp, Kubínová, R, Kurjata, P, Kusuma, Ys, Lam, Th, Langhammer, A, Lawes, Cm, Le, C, Lee, J, Lévy Marchal, C, Lewington, S, Li, Y, Lim, To, Lin, X, Lin, Cc, Lin, Hh, Lind, L, Lissner, L, Liu, X, Lopez Jaramillo, P, Lorbeer, R, Ma, G, Ma, S, Macià, F, Maclean, Dr, Maggi, S, Magliano, Dj, Makdisse, M, Mancia, G, Mannami, T, Marques Vidal, P, Mbanya, Jc, McFarlane Anderson, N, Miccoli, R, Miettola, J, Minh, Hv, Miquel, Jf, Miranda, Jj, Mohamed, Mk, Mohan, V, Mohanna, S, Mokdad, A, Mollentze, Wf, Morales, Dd, Morgan, K, Muiesan, Lm, Muntoni, S, Nabipour, I, Nakagami, T, Nangia, V, Nemesure, B, Neovius, M, Nerhus, Ka, Nervi, F, Neuhauser, H, Nguyen, M, Ninomiya, T, Noale, M, Oh, Sw, Ohkubo, T, Olivieri, Oliviero, Önal, Ae, Onat, A, Oróstegui, M, Ouedraogo, H, Pan, Wh, Panagiotakos, Db, Panza, F, Park, Y, Passos, Vm, Pednekar, Ms, Pelizzari, Pm, Peres, Ma, Pérez, C, Pérez Fernández, R, Pichardo, R, Phua, Hp, Pistelli, F, Plans, P, Polakowska, M, Poulter, N, Prabhakaran, D, Qiao, Q, Rafiei, M, Raitakari, Ot, Ramos, Lr, Rampal, S, Rampal, L, Rasmussen, F, Reddy, Kk, Redon, J, Revilla, L, Reyes García, V, Roaeid, Rb, Robinson, Ca, Rodriguez Artalejo, F, Rojas Martinez, R, Ronkainen, K, Rosero Bixby, L, Roth, Ga, Sachdev, Hs, Sánchez, Jr, Sanisoglu, Sy, Sans, S, Sarraf Zadegan, N, Scazufca, M, Schaan, Bd, Schapochnik, N, Schelleman, H, Schneider, Ij, Schooling, Cm, Schwarz, B, Sekuri, C, Sereday, Ms, Serra Majem, L, Shaw, J, Shera, As, Shi, Z, Shiri, R, Shu, Xo, Silva, Da, Silva, E, Simons, La, Smith, M, Söderberg, S, Soebardi, S, Solfrizzi, V, Sonestedt, E, Soysal, A, Stattin, P, Stein, Ad, Stergiou, Gs, Stessman, J, Sudo, A, Suka, M, Sundh, V, Sundquist, K, Sundström, J, Swai, Ab, Tai, Es, Tambs, K, Tesfaye, F, Thomas, Gn, Thorogood, M, Tilvis, Rs, Tobias, M, Torheim, Le, Trenkwalder, P, Tuomilehto, Jo, Tur, Ja, Tzourio, C, Uhernik, Ai, Ukoli, Fa, Unwin, N, Hoorn, Sv, Vanderpump, Mp, Varo, Jj, Veierød, Mb, Velásquez Meléndez, G, Verschuren, M, Viet, L, Villalpando, S, Vioque, J, Vollenweider, P, Volpato, S, Wang, N, Wang, Yx, Ward, M, Waspadji, S, Welin, Lx, Whitlock, G, Wilhelmsen, L, Willeit, J, Woodward, M, Wormser, D, Xavier, Aj, Xu, F, Xu, L, Yamamoto, A, Yang, G, Yang, X, Yeh, Lc, Yoon, Js, You, Q, Yu, Z, Zhang, J, Zhang, L, Zheng, W, Zhou, M, Ward, M., Global Burden of Metabolic Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases Collaboration, Danaei, G., Lu, Y., Singh, G.M., Carnahan, E., Stevens, G.A., Cowan, M.J., Farzadfar, F., Lin, J.K., Finucane, M.M., Rao, M., Khang, Y.H., Riley, L.M., Mozaffarian, D., Lim, S.S., Ezzati, M., Aamodt, G., Abdeen, Z., Abdella, N.A., Rahim, H.F., Addo, J., Aekplakorn, W., Afifi, M.M., Agabiti-Rosei, E., Salinas, C.A., Agyemang, C., Ali, M.K., Ali, M.M., Al-Nsour, M., Al-Nuaim, A.R., Ambady, R., Di Angelantonio, E., Aro, P., Azizi, F., Babu, B.V., Bahalim, A.N., Barbagallo, C.M., Barbieri, M.A., Barceló, A., Barreto, S.M., Barros, H., Bautista, L.E., Benetos, A., Bjerregaard, P., Björkelund, C., Bo, S., Bobak, M., Bonora, E., Botana, M.A., Bovet, P., Breckenkamp, J., Breteler, M.M., Broda, G., Brown, I.J., Bursztyn, M., de León, A.C., Campos, H., Cappuccio, F.P., Capuano, V., Casiglia, E., Castellano, M., Castetbon, K., Cea, L., Chang, C.J., Chaouki, N., Chatterji, S., Chen, C.J., Chen, Z., Choi, J.S., Chua, L., Cífková, R., Cobiac, L.J., Cooper, R.S., Corsi, A.M., Costanza, M.C., Craig, C.L., Dankner, R.S., Dastgiri, S., Delgado, E., Dinc, G., Doi, Y., Dong, G.H., Dorsi, E., Dragano, N., Drewnowski, A., Eggertsen, R., Elliott, P., Engeland, A., Erem, C., Esteghamati, A., Fall, C.H., Fan, J.G., Ferreccio, C., Fezeu, L., Firmo, J.O., Florez, H.J., Fornés, N.S., Fowkes, F.G., Franceschini, G., Frisk, F., Fuchs, F.D., Fuller, E.L., Getz, L., Giampaoli, S., Gómez, L.F., Gomez-Zumaquero, J.M., Graff-Iversen, S., Grant, J.F., Carvajal, R.G., Gulliford, M.C., Gupta, R., Gupta, P.C., Gureje, O., Gutierrez, H.R., Hansen, T.W., Hata, J., He, J., Heim, N., Heinrich, J., Hemmingsson, T., Hennis, A., Herman, W.H., Herrera, V.M., Ho, S., Holdsworth, M., Frisman, G.H., Hopman, W.M., Hussain, A., Husseini, A., Ibrahim, M.M., Ikeda, N., Jacobsen, B.K., Jaddou, H.Y., Jafar, T.H., Janghorbani, M., Jasienska, G., Joffres, M.R., Jonas, J.B., Kadiki, O.A., Kalter-Leibovici, O., Kamadjeu, R.M., Kaptoge, S., Karalis, I., Kastarinen, M.J., Katz, J., Keinan-Boker, L., Kelly, P., Khalilzadeh, O., Kiechl, S., Kim, K.W., Kiyohara, Y., Kobayashi, J., Krause, M.P., Kubínová, R., Kurjata, P., Kusuma, Y.S., Lam, T.H., Langhammer, A., Lawes, C.M., Le, C., Lee, J., Lévy-Marchal, C., Lewington, S., Li, Y., Lim, T.O., Lin, X., Lin, C.C., Lin, H.H., Lind, L., Lissner, L., Liu, X., Lopez-Jaramillo, P., Lorbeer, R., Ma, G., Ma, S., Macià, F., MacLean, D.R., Maggi, S., Magliano, D.J., Makdisse, M., Mancia, G., Mannami, T., Marques-Vidal, P., Mbanya, J.C., McFarlane-Anderson, N., Miccoli, R., Miettola, J., Minh, H.V., Miquel, J.F., Miranda, J.J., Mohamed, M.K., Mohan, V., Mohanna, S., Mokdad, A., Mollentze, W.F., Morales, D.D., Morgan, K., Muiesan, L.M., Muntoni, S., Nabipour, I., Nakagami, T., Nangia, V., Nemesure, B., Neovius, M., Nerhus, K.A., Nervi, F., Neuhauser, H., Nguyen, M., Ninomiya, T., Noale, M., Oh, S.W., Ohkubo, T., Olivieri, O., Önal, A.E., Onat, A., Oróstegui, M., Ouedraogo, H., Pan, W.H., Panagiotakos, D.B., Panza, F., Park, Y., Passos, V.M., Pednekar, M.S., Pelizzari, P.M., Peres, M.A., Pérez, C., Pérez-Fernández, R., Pichardo, R., Phua, H.P., Pistelli, F., Plans, P., Polakowska, M., Poulter, N., Prabhakaran, D., Qiao, Q., Rafiei, M., Raitakari, O.T., Ramos, L.R., Rampal, S., Rampal, L., Rasmussen, F., Reddy, K.K., Redon, J., Revilla, L., Reyes-García, V., Roaeid, R.B., Robinson, C.A., Rodriguez-Artalejo, F., Rojas-Martinez, R., Ronkainen, K., Rosero-Bixby, L., Roth, G.A., Sachdev, H.S., Sánchez, J.R., Sanisoglu, S.Y., Sans, S., Sarraf-Zadegan, N., Scazufca, M., Schaan, B.D., Schapochnik, N., Schelleman, H., Schneider, I.J., Schooling, C.M., Schwarz, B., Sekuri, C., Sereday, M.S., Serra-Majem, L., Shaw, J., Shera, A.S., Shi, Z., Shiri, R., Shu, X.O., Silva, D.A., Silva, E., Simons, L.A., Smith, M., Söderberg, S., Soebardi, S., Solfrizzi, V., Sonestedt, E., Soysal, A., Stattin, P., Stein, A.D., Stergiou, G.S., Stessman, J., Sudo, A., Suka, M., Sundh, V., Sundquist, K., Sundström, J., Swai, A.B., Tai, E.S., Tambs, K., Tesfaye, F., Thomas, G.N., Thorogood, M., Tilvis, R.S., Tobias, M., Torheim, L.E., Trenkwalder, P., Tuomilehto, J.O., Tur, J.A., Tzourio, C., Uhernik, A.I., Ukoli, F.A., Unwin, N., Hoorn, S.V., Vanderpump, M.P., Varo, J.J., Veierød, M.B., Velásquez-Meléndez, G., Verschuren, M., Viet, L., Villalpando, S., Vioque, J., Vollenweider, P., Volpato, S., Wang, N., Wang, Y.X., Ward, M., Waspadji, S., Welin, L.X., Whitlock, G., Wilhelmsen, L., Willeit, J., Woodward, M., Wormser, D., Xavier, A.J., Xu, F., Xu, L., Yamamoto, A., Yang, G., Yang, X., Yeh, L.C., Yoon, J.S., You, Q., Yu, Z., Zhang, J., Zhang, L., Zheng, W., Zhou, M., ACS - Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, APH - Amsterdam Public Health, Public and occupational health, Danaei G, Lu Y, Singh GM, Stevens GA, Cowan MJ, Farzadfar F, Lin JK, Finucane MM, Rao M, Khang Y-H, Riley LM, Mozaffarian D, Lim SS, Ezzati M, Aamodt G, Abdeen Z, Abdella NA, Abdul Rahim HF, Addo J, Aekplakorn W, Afi fi MM, Agabiti-Rosei E, Aguilar Salinas CA, Agyemang C, Ali MK, Ali MM, Al-Nsour M, Al-Nuaim AR, Ambady R, Di Angelantonio E, Aro P, Azizi F, Babu BV, Bahalim AN, Barbagallo CM, Barbieri MA, Barcelo A, Barreto SM, Barros H, Bautista LE, Benetos A, Bjerregaard P, Bjorkelund C, Bo S, Bobak M, Bonora E, Botana MA, Bovet P, Breckenkamp J, Breteler MM, Broda G, Brown IJ, Bursztyn M, Cabrera de Leon A, Campos H, Cappuccio FP, Capuano V, Casiglia E, Castellano M, Castetbon K, Cea L, Chang C-J, Chaouki N, Chatterji S, Chen C-J, Chen Z, Choi J-S, Chua L, Cifkova R, Cobiac LJ, Cooper RS, Corsi AM, Costanza MC, Craig CL, Dankner RS, Dastgiri S, Delgado E, Dinc G, Doi Y, Dong G-H, Dorsi E, Dragano N, Drewnowski A, Eggertsen R, Elliott P, Anders Engeland, Erem C, Esteghamati A, Fall CHD, Fan J-G, Ferreccio C, Fezeu L, Firmo JO, Florez HF, Fornes NF, Fowkes FGR, Franceschini G, Frisk F, Fuchs FD, Fuller EL, Getz L, Giampaoli S, Gomez LF, Gomez-Zumaquero JM, Graff –Iversen S, Grant JF, Guerrero Carvajal R, Gulliford MC, Gupta R, Gupta PC, Gureje O, Gutierrez HR, Hansen TW, Hata J, He J, Heim N, Heinrich J, Hemmingsson T, Hennis A, Herman WH, Herrera VM, Ho S, Holdsworth M, Hollman Frisman G, Hopman WM, Hussain A, Husseini A, Ibrahim MM, Ikeda N, Jacobsen BK, Jaddou HY, Jafar TH, Janghorbani M, Jasienska G, Joffres MR, Jonas JB, Kadiki OA, Kalter-Leibovici O, Kamadjeu RM, Kaptoge S, Karalis I, Kastarinen MJ, Katz J, Keinan-Boker L, Kelly P, Khalilzadeh O, Kiechl S, Woong Kim KW, Kiyohara Y, Kobayashi J, Krause MP, Kubinova R, Kurjata P, Kusuma YS, Lam TH, Langhammer A, Lawes CMM, Le C, Lee J, Levy-Marchal C, Lewington S, Li Y, Lim TO, Lin X, Lin C-C, Lin H-H, Lind L, Lissner L, Liu X, Lopez-Jaramillo P, Lorbeer R, Ma G, Ma S, Macia F, MacLean DR, Maggi S, Magliano DJ, Makdisse M, Mancia G, Mannami T, Marques-Vidal P, Mbanya JCN, McFarlane-Anderson N, Miccoli R, Miettola J, Minh HV, Miquel JF, J Miranda JJ, Mohamed MK, Mohan V, Mohanna S, Mokdad A, Mollentze WF, Morales DD, Morgan K, Muiesan LM, Muntoni S, Nabipour I, Nakagami T, Nangia V, Nemesure B, Neovius M, Nerhus KA, Nervi F, Neuhauser H, Nguyen M, Ninomiya T, Noale M, Oh SW, Ohkubo T, Olivieri O, Onal AE, Onat A, Orostegui M, Ouedraogo H, Pan W-A, Panagiotakos DB, Panza F, Park Y, Passos VMA, Pednekar MS, Pelizzari PM, Peres MA, Perez C, Perez-Fernandez R, Pichardo R, Hwee Pin Phua, Francesco Pistelli, Plans P, Polakowska M, Poulter N, Prabhakaran D, Qiao Q, Rafiei M, Raitakari OT, Ramos LR, Rampal S, Rampal L, Rasmussen F, Reddy KKR, Josep Redon J, Revilla L, Reyes-GarciaV, Roaeid RB, Robinson CA, Rodriguez-Artalejo F, Rojas-Martinez R, Ronkainen K, Rosero-Bixby L, Roth GA, Sachdev HS, Sanchez JR, Sanisoglu SY, Sans S, Sarraf-Zadegan N, Scazufca M, Schaan BD, Schapochnik N, Schelleman H, Schneider IJC, Schooling CM, Schwarz B, Sekuri C, Sereday MS, Serra-Majem L, Shaw J, Shera AS, Shi Z, Shiri R, Shu XO, Santos Silva DA, Silva E, Simons LA, Smith M, Soderberg S, Soebardi S, Solfrizzi V, Sonestedt E, Soysal A, StattinP, Stein AD, Stergiou GS, Stessman J, Sudo A, Suka M, Sundh V, Sundquist K, Sundstrom J, Swai AB, Tai ES, Tambs K, Tesfaye F, Thomas GN, Thorogood M, Tilvis RS, Tobias M, Torheim LE, Trenkwalder P, Tuomilehto JO, Tur JA, Tzourio C, Uhernik A, Ukoli FA, Unwin N, Vander Hoorn S, Vanderpump MP, Varo JJ, Veierod MB, Velasquez-Melendez G, Verschuren M, Viet L, Villalpando S, Vioque J, Vollenweider P, Volpato S, Wang N, Wang YX, Ward M, Waspadji S, Welin LX, Whitlock G, Wilhelmsen L, Willeit J, Woodward M, Wormser D, Xavier AJ, Xu F, Xu L, Yamamoto A, Yang G, Yang X, Yeh L-C, Yoon J-S, You Q, Yu Z, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zheng W, Zhou M, Danaei, G, Lu, Y, Singh, G, Carnahan, E, Stevens, G, Cowan, M, Farzadfar, F, Lin, J, Finucane, M, Rao, M, Khang, Y, Riley, L, Arian, D, Lim, S, Ezzati, M, Aamodt, G, Abdeen, Z, Abdella, N, 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Gomez-Zumaquero, J, Iversen, S, Grant, J, Carvajal, R, Gulliford, M, Gupta, R, Gupta, P, Gureje, O, Gutierrez, H, Hansen, T, Hata, J, He, J, Heim, N, Heinrich, J, Hemmingsson, T, Hennis, A, Herman, W, Herrera, V, Ho, S, Holdsworth, M, Frisman, G, Hopman, W, Hussain, A, Husseini, A, Ibrahim, M, Ikeda, N, Jacobsen, B, Jaddou, H, Jafar, T, Janghorbani, M, Jasienska, G, Joffres, M, Jonas, J, Kadiki, O, Kalter-Leibovici, O, Kamadjeu, R, Kaptoge, S, Karalis, I, Kastarinen, M, Katz, J, Keinan-Boker, L, Kelly, P, Khalilzadeh, O, Kiechl, S, Kim, K, Kiyohara, Y, Kobayashi, J, Krause, M, Kubínová, R, Kurjata, P, Kusuma, Y, Lam, T, Langhammer, A, Lawes, C, Le, C, Lee, J, Lévy-Marchal, C, Lewington, S, Li, Y, Lim, T, Lin, X, Lin, C, Lin, H, Lind, L, Lissner, L, Liu, X, Lopez-Jaramillo, P, Lorbeer, R, Ma, G, Ma, S, Macià, F, Maclean, D, Maggi, S, Magliano, D, Makdisse, M, Mancia, G, Mannami, T, Marques-Vidal, P, Mbanya, J, McFarlane-Anderson, N, Miccoli, R, Miettola, J, Minh, H, Miquel, J, Miranda, J, Mohamed, M, Mohan, V, Mohanna, S, Mokdad, A, Mollentze, W, Morales, D, Morgan, K, Lorenza M Muiesan, N, Muntoni, S, Nabipour, I, Nakagami, T, Nangia, V, Nemesure, B, Neovius, M, Nerhus, K, Nervi, F, Neuhauser, H, Nguyen, M, Ninomiya, T, Noale, M, Oh, S, Ohkubo, T, Olivieri, O, Önal, A, Onat, A, Oróstegui, M, Ouedraogo, H, Pan, W, Panagiotakos, D, Panza, F, Park, Y, Passos, V, Pednekar, M, Pelizzari, P, Peres, M, Cynthia Pérez, N, Pérez-Fernández, R, Pichardo, R, Phua, H, Pistelli, F, Plans, P, Polakowska, M, Poulter, N, Prabhakaran, D, Qiao, Q, Rafiei, M, Raitakari, O, Ramos, L, Rampal, S, Rampal, L, Rasmussen, F, Reddy, K, Redon, J, Revilla, L, Reyes-García, V, Roaeid, R, Robinson, C, Rodriguez-Artalejo, F, Rojas-Martinez, R, Ronkainen, K, Rosero-Bixby, L, Roth, G, Sachdev, H, Sánchez, J, Sanisoglu, S, Sans, S, Sarraf-Zadegan, N, Scazufca, M, Schaan, B, Schapochnik, N, Schelleman, H, Schneider, I, Schooling, C, Schwarz, B, Sekuri, C, Sereday, M, Serra-Majem, L, Shaw, J, Shera, A, Shi, Z, Shiri, R, Shu, X, Silva, D, Silva, E, Simons, L, Smith, M, Söderberg, S, Soebardi, S, Solfrizzi, V, Sonestedt, E, Soysal, A, Stattin, P, Stein, A, Stergiou, G, Stessman, J, Sudo, A, Suka, M, Sundh, V, Sundquist, K, Sundström, J, Swai, A, Tai, E, Tambs, K, Tesfaye, F, Thomas, G, Thorogood, M, Tilvis, R, Tobias, M, Torheim, L, Trenkwalder, P, Tuomilehto, J, Tur, J, Tzourio, C, Uhernik, A, Ukoli, F, Unwin, N, Hoorn, S, Vanderpump, M, Varo, J, Veierød, M, Velásquez-Meléndez, G, Verschuren, M, Viet, L, Villalpando, S, Vioque, J, Vollenweider, P, Volpato, S, Wang, N, Wang, Y, Ward, M, Waspadji, S, Lennart X Welin, N, Whitlock, G, Wilhelmsen, L, Willeit, J, Woodward, M, Wormser, D, André J Xavier, N, Xu, F, Xu, L, Yamamoto, A, Yang, G, Yang, X, Yeh, L, Yoon, J, You, Q, Yu, Z, Zhang, J, Zhang, L, Zheng, W, and Zhou, M

Subjects
Male, Settore MED/09 - Medicina Interna, kidney disease, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, humanos, coste de las enfermedades, Disease, Global Health, Cohort Studies, Endocrinology, Cost of Illness, cardiovascular disease, Health Transition, Risk Factors, transición sanitaria, estudios prospectivos, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic -- complications -- epidemiology -- mortality, evaluación de riesgos, Renal Insufficiency, Prospective Studies, Chronic, estudios de cohortes, Metabolic Syndrome, education.field_of_study, diabetes, Mortality rate, Age Factors, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Complications, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Metabolic Syndrome X, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Risk Assessment, Sex Factors, Spatio-Temporal Analysis, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases -- complications -- epidemiology -- mortality, Cardiovascular disease,Diabetes Mellitus, chronic kidney disease, Diabetes Complications -- epidemiology -- mortality, Sciences bio-médicales et agricoles, Diabetes and Metabolism, encuestas de salud, análisis temporoespacial, Risk assessment, complicaciones de la diabetes, insuficiencia renal, medicine.medical_specialty, Cardiovascular disease, diabetes mortality, Population, enfermedades cardiovasculares, Metabolic Syndrome X -- complications -- epidemiology -- mortality, Article, chronic kidney disease, mortality, Internal medicine, Environmental health, Diabetes mellitus, medicine, factores de riesgo, Risk factor, education, business.industry, medicine.disease, Relative risk, Cardiovascular Diseases/complications, Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology, Cardiovascular Diseases/mortality, Diabetes Complications/epidemiology, Diabetes Complications/mortality, Metabolic Syndrome X/complications, Metabolic Syndrome X/epidemiology, Metabolic Syndrome X/mortality, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/mortality, business, Kidney disease
Abstract

High blood pressure, blood glucose, serum cholesterol, and BMI are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and some of these factors also increase the risk of chronic kidney disease and diabetes. We estimated mortality from cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes that was attributable to these four cardiometabolic risk factors for all countries and regions from 1980 to 2010., 0, info:eu-repo/semantics/published

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2014
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30. 2.1-O7Cardiovascular disease risk prediction in sub-Saharan African migrant and home populations – comparative analysis of risk algorithms in the RODAM study

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Boateng, D, primary, Agyemang, C, additional, Beune, E, additional, Meeks, K, additional, Smeeth, L, additional, Schulze, M, additional, Addo, J, additional, Galbete, C, additional, Danquah, I, additional, Agyei-Baffour, P, additional, Owusu Dabo, E, additional, Pascal Kengne, A, additional, Grobbee, D, additional, and Klipstein-Grobusch, K, additional

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2018
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31. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY AND CONSUMER CHOICE OF ACTIVE MULTIPLE MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS IN GHANA

Author

Solomon A. Keelson and Addo J. Odei

Subjects
jel:M31, Consumer Choice of Active Mobile Numbers, Mobile Number Portability, Porting, Multiple Phone Numbers, jel:M38, jel:M39
Abstract

The use of multiple mobile phone numbers in Ghana has become a dominate phenomenon in recent years. The introduction of mobile number portability (MNP) makes it possible for a subscriber to conveniently switch from one mobile network to another without losing his or her number. Because of mobile number portability, we expected that use of multiple numbers would become less attractive. This study examines how mobile number portability has affected the use of multiple phone numbers. We use top, middle and lower level managers of both private and public formal sectors of the economy for examination. Thousands of multiple mobile phone number subscribers were surveyed from Accra where all the mobile networks operate and porting is well known. This study uses the mean and standard deviation to measure the relationship between mobile number portability and multiple phone number use. The study revealed low customer appreciation for mobile number portability, and customers’ negative perception of service quality since introduction of mobile number portability. The article further showed weak or no relationship between number portability and use of multiple mobile numbers. Further, we show the introduction of number portability cannot be a panacea to the use of multiple phone lines even in the near future.

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2014

32. Performance of five bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) landraces in the trasition agroecology of Ghana under different sowing dates

Author

Berchie, JN, Dapaah, HA, Agyeman, A, Sarkodie-Addo, J, Addo, JK, Addy, S, and Blankson, E

Abstract

Drought associated with climate change is a potential threat to agriculture and food security in many sub-Saharan African countries. The need to promote drought tolerant crop cultivars acceptable to consumers cannot be overemphasized. Bambara groundnut is an underutilized and until lately, under researched crop. Its ability to produce some yields where other crops such as groundnut fail has been established. The balanced nutritional quality of the crop coupled with its tolerance to drought makes it a crop of choice to achieve food security especially in the dry areas of Africa. With the threat of climate change and its attendance drought coupled with the drying up of water bodies even when irrigation facilities are available, research on crops with inherently drought tolerant characteristics cannot be overemphasized. Sowing dates have been identified to affect the yield of the crop. Experiments were conducted in 2007 in Wenchi in the Transition agroecology of Ghana to determine the effect of sowing dates on the yield of bambara groundnut landraces namely; Burkina, NAV 4, NAV Red, Black eye, Tom, Mottled Red and Ada. Sowings were done in a factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Pod and seed yields ranged between 600 kg/ha to 5.5 t/ha and 420 kg/ha to 3.8 t/ha, respectively for the various sowing dates. Pod yield of over 5 t/ha was produced by Burkina and Black eye. Pod harvest indices ranged from 0.12-0.53. Minor rainy season sowing of bambara groundnut in Ghana produced more pod yield than major rainy season sowing as shown by the August sowing. Tom was a highly vegetative landrace. Where irrigation is available, sowing bambara groundnut just before the rains in February in the Transition agro-ecology of Ghana produce high pod yields. Crop growth rate was highest for NAV Red (0.089 t/ha/d) and least with Tom (0.059 t/ha/d).Keywords: Bambara groundnut, Transition agro-ecology, landraces, sowing date

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2016

33. Innovative ways of studying the effect of migration on obesity and diabetes beyond the common designs: lessons from the RODAM study

Author

Agyemang C, Beune E, Meeks K, Addo J, Ad, Aikins, Bahendeka S, Ina Danquah, Fp, Mockenhaupt, Mb, Schulze, Klipstein-Grobusch K, Smeeth L, and Stronks K

Subjects
Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, obesity, ethnic minority, Journal Article, population characteristics, type 2 diabetes, migrants, Review, social sciences, geographic locations
Abstract

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are major global public health problems, with migrant populations in high-income countries being particularly affected. Type 2 diabetes and obesity are also major threats in low- and middle-income countries, from which most migrant populations originate. Transitioning of societies and the resulting changes in lifestyles are thought to be major driving forces, but the key specific factors within this broad category still need to be determined. Migrant studies provide a unique opportunity to understand the potential underlying causes of these conditions, but current research is mainly geared toward analyzing the differences between migrants and the host populations in the countries of settlement. For better understanding, there is a need to extend migrant health research across national boundaries. This review discusses innovative ways of studying the effect of migration on type 2 diabetes and obesity beyond the common designs and the relevance of extending migrant health studies across national boundaries in the current era of increasing global migration. Specifically, we describe the burden and different methods for conducting migrant studies. We use the Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants (RODAM) study as a case study, discussing the methods, some results, and lessons learned, including challenges and an essential recipe for success that may guide future migrant health research.

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2016

34. Ecological Study of HIV Infection and Hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: Is There a Double Burden of Disease?

Author

Angkurawaranon, C, Nitsch, D, Larke, N, Rehman, AM, Smeeth, L, and Addo, J

Subjects
lcsh:R, lcsh:Medicine, lcsh:Q, lcsh:Science
Abstract

METHODS: Data on prevalence of hypertension were derived from a systematic search of literature published between 1975 and 2014 with corresponding national estimates on HIV prevalence and antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage from the Demographic and Health Surveys and the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS databases. National estimates on gross national income (GNI) and under-five mortality were obtained from the World Bank database. Linear regression analyses using robust standard errors (allowing for clustering at country level) were carried out for associations of age-standardised hypertension prevalence ratios (standardized to rural Uganda's hypertension prevalence data) with HIV prevalence, adjusted for national indicators, year of study and sex of the study population. RESULTS: In total, 140 estimates of prevalence of hypertension representing 25 nations were sex-and area-matched with corresponding HIV prevalence. A two-fold increase in HIV prevalence was associated with a 9.29% increase in age, sex and study year-adjusted prevalence ratio for hypertension (95% CI 2.0 to 16.5, p = 0.01), which increased to 16.3% (95% CI 9.3 to 21.1) after adjusting for under-five mortality, GNI per capita and ART coverage. CONCLUSIONS: Countries with a pronounced burden of HIV may also have an increased burden of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension with potential economic and health systems implications.

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2016

36. Curriculum vitae of the LOTOS–EUROS (v2.0) chemistry transport model

Author

Manders, Astrid M. M., primary, Builtjes, Peter J. H., additional, Curier, Lyana, additional, Denier van der Gon, Hugo A. C., additional, Hendriks, Carlijn, additional, Jonkers, Sander, additional, Kranenburg, Richard, additional, Kuenen, Jeroen J. P., additional, Segers, Arjo J., additional, Timmermans, Renske M. A., additional, Visschedijk, Antoon J. H., additional, Wichink Kruit, Roy J., additional, van Pul, W. Addo J., additional, Sauter, Ferd J., additional, van der Swaluw, Eric, additional, Swart, Daan P. J., additional, Douros, John, additional, Eskes, Henk, additional, van Meijgaard, Erik, additional, van Ulft, Bert, additional, van Velthoven, Peter, additional, Banzhaf, Sabine, additional, Mues, Andrea C., additional, Stern, Rainer, additional, Fu, Guangliang, additional, Lu, Sha, additional, Heemink, Arnold, additional, van Velzen, Nils, additional, and Schaap, Martijn, additional

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2017
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37. Performance evaluation of prototype mechanical cassava harvester in three agro-ecological zones in Ghana

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Bobobee, EYH, Okyere, JB, Agyare, WA, Amponsah, SK, King, SR, Aveyire, J, and Sarkodie_Addo, J

Abstract

Large-scale cassava harvesting, especially during the dry season, is a major constraint to its industrial demand and commercial production. Manual harvesting is slow and associated with drudgery and high root damage in the dry season. Research on mechanisation of cassava production is very low especially in the area of harvesting, and currently there exists no known functional mechanical cassava harvesters in Ghana. The main objective of the study was to test and evaluate mechanical cassava harvesting techniques in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana. Performance of two prototype mechanical harvesters (TEK MCH 2 and 6) was evaluated against manual harvesting methods for field capacity, efficiency and root damage using two cassava varieties, namely ‘Afisiafi’ and ‘Bankyehemaa’, on ridged and flat landforms. Results from field trials showed prototype harvesters weighing 268 – 310 kg can achieve optimum performance on ridged landforms. When harvested mechanically, tuber damage ranges from 16 per cent to 27 per cent for both ‘Afisiafi’ and ‘Bankyehemaa’. The mechanical harvester works best on dry fields with moisture content from one per cent to 17 per cent db containing minimum trash or weeds, and develops average drafts of 10.86 kN whilst penetrating depths from 13 to 40 cm. Optimum mechanical harvesting performance was achieved at tractor speeds of 5 – 8 km h-1, fuel consumption of 15 – 19 litres ha-1, and a field capacity of 2 h ha-1. After mechanical harvesting, the field is left ploughed with savings on fuel, time and production costs. It is, however, recommended to test the harvesters for wear and durability in major agro-ecological zones and through a wide range of soil moisture regimes in Ghana to support nationwide adoption.

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2015

38. The global cardiovascular risk transition: associations of four metabolic risk factors with national income, urbanization, and Western diet in 1980 and 2008

Author

Danaei, G., Singh, G., Paciorek, C., Lin, J., Cowan, M., Finucane, M., Farzadfar, F., Stevens, G., Riley, L., Lu, Y., Rao, M., Ezzati, M., Global Burden of Metabolic Risk Factors of Chronic Diseases Collaborating Group, Aamodt, G., Abdeen, Z., Abdella, N., Rahim, H., Addo, J., Aekplakorn, W., Afifi, M., Agabiti Rosei, E., Aguilar Salinas CA, Agyemang, C., Ali, M., Al Nsour, M., Al Nuaim AR, Ambady, R., Aro, P., Azizi, F., Barbagallo, C., Barbieri, M., Barceló, A., Barreto, S., Barros, H., Bautista, L., Benetos, A., Bjerregaard, P., Björkelund, C., Bo, S., Bobak, M., Bonora, E., Bontha, B., Botana, M., Bovet, P., Breckenkamp, J., Breteler, M., Broda, G., Brown, I., Bursztyn, M., Cabrera de León, A., Campos, H., Cappuccio, F., Capuano, V., Casiglia, E., Castellano, M., Castetbon, K., Cea, L., Chang, C., Chaouki, N., Chatterji, S., Chen, Z., Chen, C., Choi, J., Chua, L., Cífková, R., Cobiac, L., Cooper, R., Corsi, A., Costanza, M., Craig, C., Dankner, R., Dastgiri, S., Delgado, E., Dinc, G., Doi, Y., Dong, G., Dorsi, E., Dragano, N., Drewnowski, A., Eggertsen, W., Elliott, P., Engeland, A., Erem, C., Esteghamati, A., Fall, C., Fan, J., Ferreccio, C., Fezeu, L., Firmo, J., Florez, H., Fornés, N., Fowkes, F., Franceschini, G., Frisk, F., Fuchs, F., Fuller, E., Getz, L., Giampaoli, S., Gómez, L., Gomez Zumaquero JM, Graff Iversen, S., Grant, J., Guerrero Carvajal, R., Gulliford, M., Gupta, R., Gupta, P., Gureje, O., Hansen, T., Hata, J., He, J., Heim, N., Heinrich, J., Hemmingsson, T., Hennis, A., Herman, W., Herrera, V., Ho, S., Holdsworth, M., Hollman Frisman, G., Hopman, W., Hussain, A., Husseini, A., Ibrahim, M., Ikeda, N., Jacobsen, B., Jaddou, H., Jafar, T., Janghorbani, M., Jasienska, G., Joffres, M., Jonas, J., Kadiki, O., Kalter Leibovici, O., Kamadjeu, R., Karalis, I., Kastarinen, M., Katz, J., Keinan Boker, L., Kelly, P., Khalilzadeh, O., Khang, Y., Kiechl, S., Kim, K., Kiyohara, Y., Kobayashi, J., Krause, M., Kubínová, R., Kurjata, P., Kusuma, Y., Lam, T., Langhammer, A., Lawes, C., Le, C., Lee, J., Lévy Marchal, C., Li, Y., Lim, S., Lim, T., Lin, X., Lin, C., Lin, H., Lind, L., Lissner, L., Liu, X., Lopez Jaramillo, P., Lorbeer, R., Ma, G., Ma, S., Macià, F., Maclean, D., Maggi, S., Magliano, D., Makdisse, M., Mancia, G., Mannami, T., Marques Vidal, P., Mbanya, J., McFarlane Anderson, N., Miccoli, R., Miettola, J., Minh, H., Miquel, J., Miranda, J., Mohamed, M., Mohan, V., Mohanna, S., Mokdad, A., Mollentze, W., Morales, D., Morgan, K., Muiesan, L., Muntoni, S., Nabipour, I., Nakagami, T., Nangia, V., Nemesure, B., Neovius, M., Nerhus, K., Nervi, F., Neuhauser, H., Nguyen, M., Ninomiya, T., Noale, M., Oh, S., Ohkubo, T., Olivieri, O., Önal, A., Onat, A., Oróstegui, M., Ouedraogo, H., Pan, W., Panagiotakos, D., Panza, F., Park, Y., Passos, V., Pednekar, M., Peres, M., Pérez, C., Pérez Fernández, R., Pichardo, R., Phua, H., Pistelli, F., Plans, P., Polakowska, M., Poulter, N., Prabhakaran, D., Qiao, Q., Rafiei, M., Raitakari, O., Ramos, L., Rampal, S., Rampal, L., Rasmussen, F., Reddy, K., Redon, J., Revilla, L., Reyes García, V., Roaeid, R., Rodriguez Artalejo, F., Rojas Martinez, R., Ronkainen, K., Rosero Bixby, L., Roth, G., Sachdev, H., Sánchez, J., Sanisoglu, S., Sans, S., Sarraf Zadegan, N., Scazufca, M., Schaan, B., Schapochnik, N., Schelleman, H., Schneider, I., Schooling, C., Schwarz, B., Sekuri, C., Sereday, M., Serra Majem, L., Shaw, J., Shera, A., Shi, Z., Shiri, R., Shu, X., Silva, D., Silva, E., Simons, L., Smith, M., Söderberg, S., Soebardi, S., Solfrizzi, V., Sonestedt, E., Soysal, A., Stattin, P., Stein, A., Stergiou, G., Stessman, J., Sudo, A., Suka, M., Sundh, V., Sundquist, K., Sundström, J., Swai, A., Tai, E., Tambs, K., Tesfaye, F., Thomas, G., Thorogood, M., Tilvis, R., Tobias, M., Torheim, L., Trenkwalder, P., Tuomilehto, J., Tur, J., Tzourio, C., Uhernik, A., Ukoli, F., Unwin, N., Vander Hoorn, S., Vanderpump, M., Varo, J., Veierød, B., Velásquez Meléndez, G., Verschuren, M., Viet, L., Villalpando, S., Vioque, J., Vollenweider, P., Volpato, S., Wang, N., Wang, Y., Ward, M., Waspadji, S., Welin, L., Wilhelmsen, L., Willeit, J., Woodward, M., Xavier, A., Xu, F., Xu, L., Yamamoto, A., Yang, G., Yang, X., Yeh, L., Yoon, J., You, Q., Yu, Z., Zhang, J., Zhang, L., Zheng, W., Zhou, M., Danaei G, Singh GM, Paciorek CJ, Lin JK, Cowan MJ, Finucane MM, Farzadfar F, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Lu Y, Rao M, Ezzati M and Global Burden of Metabolic Risk Factors of Chronic Diseases Collaborating Group, Aamodt G, Abdeen Z, Abdella NA, Rahim HF, Addo J, Aekplakorn W, Afifi MM, Agabiti-Rosei E, Aguilar Salinas CA, Agyemang C, Ali MM, Al-Nsour M, Al-Nuaim AR, Ambady R, Aro P, Azizi F, Barbagallo CM, Barbieri MA, Barceló A, Barreto SM, Barros H, Bautista LE, Benetos A, Bjerregaard P, Björkelund C, Bo S, Bobak M, Bonora E, Bontha BV, Botana MA, Bovet P, Breckenkamp J, Breteler MM, Broda G, Brown IJ, Bursztyn M, Cabrera de León A, Campos H, Cappuccio FP, Capuano V, Casiglia E, Castellano M, Castetbon K, Cea L, Chang CJ, Chaouki N, Chatterji S, Chen Z, Chen CJ, Choi JS, Chua L, Cífková R, Cobiac LJ, Cooper RS, Corsi AM, Costanza MC, Craig CL, Dankner RS, Dastgiri S, Delgado E, Dinc G, Doi Y, Dong GH, Dorsi E, Dragano N, Drewnowski A, Eggertsen W, Elliott P, Engeland A, Erem C, Esteghamati A, Fall CH, Fan JG, Ferreccio C, Fezeu L, Firmo JO, Florez HJ, Fornés NS, Fowkes FG, Franceschini G, Frisk F, Fuchs FD, Fuller EL, Getz L, Giampaoli S, Gómez LF, Gomez-Zumaquero JM, Graff-Iversen S, Grant JF, Guerrero Carvajal R, Gulliford MC, Gupta R, Gupta PC, Gureje O, Hansen TW, Hata J, He J, Heim N, Heinrich J, Hemmingsson T, Hennis A, Herman WH, Herrera VM, Ho S, Holdsworth M, Hollman Frisman G, Hopman WM, Hussain A, Husseini A, Ibrahim M, Ikeda N, Jacobsen BK, Jaddou HY, Jafar TH, Janghorbani M, Jasienska G, Joffres MR, Jonas JB, Kadiki OA, Kalter-Leibovici O, Kamadjeu RM, Karalis I, Kastarinen MJ, Katz J, Keinan-Boker L, Kelly P, Khalilzadeh O, Khang YH, Kiechl S, Kim KW, Kiyohara Y, Kobayashi J, Krause MP, Kubínová R, Kurjata P, Kusuma YS, Lam TH, Langhammer A, Lawes CM, Le C, Lee J, Lévy-Marchal C, Li Y, Lim S, Lim TO, Lin X, Lin CC, Lin HH, Lind L, Lissner L, Liu X, Lopez-Jaramillo P, Lorbeer R, Ma G, Ma S, Macià F, MacLean DR, Maggi S, Magliano DJ, Makdisse M, Mancia G, Mannami T, Marques-Vidal P, Mbanya JC, McFarlane-Anderson N, Miccoli R, Miettola J, Minh HV, Miquel JF, Miranda J, Mohamed MK, Mohan V, Mohanna S, Mokdad A, Mollentze WF, Morales DD, Morgan K, Muiesan LM, Muntoni S, Nabipour I, Nakagami T, Nangia V, Nemesure B, Neovius M, Nerhus KA, Nervi F, Neuhauser H, Nguyen M, Ninomiya T, Noale M, Oh SW, Ohkubo T, Olivieri O, Önal AE, Onat A, Oróstegui M, Ouedraogo H, Pan WH, Panagiotakos DB, Panza F, Park Y, Passos VM, Pednekar MS, Peres MA, Pérez C, Pérez-Fernández R, Pichardo R, Phua HP, Pistelli F, Plans P, Polakowska M, Poulter N, Prabhakaran D, Qiao Q, Rafiei M, Raitakari OT, Ramos LR, Rampal S, Rampal L, Rasmussen F, Reddy KK, Redon J, Revilla L, Reyes-García V, Roaeid RB, Rodriguez-Artalejo F, Rojas-Martinez R, Ronkainen K, Rosero-Bixby L, Roth GA, Sachdev HS, Sánchez JR, Sanisoglu SY, Sans S, Sarraf-Zadegan N, Scazufca M, Schaan BD, Schapochnik N, Schelleman H, Schneider IJ, Schooling C, Schwarz B, Sekuri C, Sereday MS, Serra-Majem L, Shaw J, Shera AS, Shi Z, Shiri R, Shu XO, Silva DA, Silva E, Simons LA, Smith M, Söderberg S, Soebardi S, Solfrizzi V, Sonestedt E, Soysal A, Stattin P, Stein AD, Stergiou GS, Stessman J, Sudo A, Suka M, Sundh V, Sundquist K, Sundström J, Swai AB, Tai E, Tambs K, Tesfaye F, Thomas GN, Thorogood M, Tilvis RS, Tobias M, Torheim LE, Trenkwalder P, Tuomilehto JO, Tur JA, Tzourio C, Uhernik AI, Ukoli FA, Unwin N, Vander Hoorn S, Vanderpump MP, Varo JJ, Veierød B, Velásquez-Meléndez G, Verschuren M, Viet L, Villalpando S, Vioque J, Vollenweider P, Volpato S, Wang N, Wang YX, Ward M, Waspadji S, Welin LX, Wilhelmsen L, Willeit J, Woodward M, Xavier AJ, Xu F, Xu L, Yamamoto A, Yang G, Yang X, Yeh LC, Yoon JS, You Q, Yu Z, Zhang J, Zhang L, Zheng W, Zhou M, ACS - Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, APH - Amsterdam Public Health, and Public and occupational health

Subjects
Gerontology, Adult, Male, Risk, medicine.medical_specialty, Settore MED/09 - Medicina Interna, Measures of national income and output, Population, Hypercholesterolemia, OBESIDADE, Blood Pressure, Global Health, Body Mass Index, Age Distribution, Risk Factors, cardiovascular disease, Physiology (medical), Diabetes mellitus, risk factors, Epidemiology, medicine, Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Obesity, Risk factor, Sex Distribution, education, Developing Countries, Cholesterolo, education.field_of_study, business.industry, Urbanization, Feeding Behavior, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Socioeconomic Factors, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Western World, Female, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, business, Body mass index, Demography
Abstract

Background— It is commonly assumed that cardiovascular disease risk factors are associated with affluence and Westernization. We investigated the associations of body mass index (BMI), fasting plasma glucose, systolic blood pressure, and serum total cholesterol with national income, Western diet, and, for BMI, urbanization in 1980 and 2008. Methods and Results— Country-level risk factor estimates for 199 countries between 1980 and 2008 were from a previous systematic analysis of population-based data. We analyzed the associations between risk factors and per capita national income, a measure of Western diet, and, for BMI, the percentage of the population living in urban areas. In 1980, there was a positive association between national income and population mean BMI, systolic blood pressure, and total cholesterol. By 2008, the slope of the association between national income and systolic blood pressure became negative for women and zero for men. Total cholesterol was associated with national income and Western diet in both 1980 and 2008. In 1980, BMI rose with national income and then flattened at ≈Int$7000; by 2008, the relationship resembled an inverted U for women, peaking at middle-income levels. BMI had a positive relationship with the percentage of urban population in both 1980 and 2008. Fasting plasma glucose had weaker associations with these country macro characteristics, but it was positively associated with BMI. Conclusions— The changing associations of metabolic risk factors with macroeconomic variables indicate that there will be a global pandemic of hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus, together with high blood pressure in low-income countries, unless effective lifestyle and pharmacological interventions are implemented.

Published
2013

39. Fate of Pesticides in the Atmosphere: Implications for Environmental Risk Assessment : Proceedings of a Workshop Organised by The Health Council of the Netherlands, Held in Driebergen, The Netherlands, April 22–24, 1998

Author

Harrie F.G. van Dijk, W. Addo J. van Pul, Pim de Voogt, Harrie F.G. van Dijk, W. Addo J. van Pul, and Pim de Voogt

Subjects
Pollution, Environmental management, Atmospheric science, Environmental chemistry
Abstract

Global pesticide use is currently estimated at approximately 2. 5 billion kg per year (Pimentel eta/., 1998). To be effective, pesticides need to persist for a certain period of time. However, the longer their persistence, the greater the potential for transport of a fraction of the amount applied away from the target area. Pesticides are dispersed in the environment by water currents, wind, or biota. Pesticides can directly contaminate ground and surface waters by leaching, surface run-off and drift. Pesticides can also enter the atmosphere during application by evaporation and drift of small spray droplets, that remain airborne. Following application, pesticides may volatilise from the crop or the soil. Finally, wind erosion can cause soil particles and dust loaded with pesticides to enter the atmosphere. The extent to which pesticides enter the air compartment is dependent upon many factors: the properties of the substance in question (e. g. vapour pressure), the amount used, the method of application, the formulation, the weather conditions (such as wind speed, temperature, humidity), the nature of the crop and soil characteristics. Measurements at application sites reveal that sometimes more than half of the amount applied is lost into the atmosphere within a few days (Spencer and Cliath, 1990; Taylor and Spencer; 1990; Van den Berg et a/., this issue).

Published
2013

42. Rationale and cross-sectional study design of the Research on Obesity and type 2 Diabetes among African Migrants: the RODAM study

Author

Agyemang, C., Beune, E., Meeks, K., Owusu-Dabo, E., Agyei-Baffour, P., Aikins, A. d.-G., Dodoo, F., Smeeth, L., Addo, J., Mockenhaupt, F. P., Amoah, S. K., Schulze, M. B., Danquah, I., Spranger, J., Nicolaou, M., Klipstein-Grobusch, K., Burr, T., Henneman, P., Mannens, M. M., van Straalen, J. P., Bahendeka, S., Zwinderman, A. H., Kunst, A. E., Stronks, K., ACS - Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, APH - Amsterdam Public Health, Public and occupational health, Graduate School, Human Genetics, AR&D - Amsterdam Reproduction & Development, Laboratory for General Clinical Chemistry, and Epidemiology and Data Science

Subjects
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Protocol
Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are highly prevalent among African migrants compared with European descent populations. The underlying reasons still remain a puzzle. Gene-environmental interaction is now seen as a potential plausible factor contributing to the high prevalence of obesity and T2D, but has not yet been investigated. The overall aim of the Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants (RODAM) project is to understand the reasons for the high prevalence of obesity and T2D among sub-Saharan Africans in diaspora by (1) studying the complex interplay between environment (eg, lifestyle), healthcare, biochemical and (epi)genetic factors, and their relative contributions to the high prevalence of obesity and T2D; (2) to identify specific risk factors within these broad categories to guide intervention programmes and (3) to provide a basic knowledge for improving diagnosis and treatment. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: RODAM is a multicentre cross-sectional study among homogenous sub-Saharan African participants (ie, Ghanaians) aged >25 years living in rural and urban Ghana, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK (http://rod-am.eu/). Standardised data on the main outcomes, genetic and non-genetic factors are collected in all locations. The aim is to recruit 6250 individuals comprising five subgroups of 1250 individuals from each site. In Ghana, Kumasi and Obuasi (urban stratum) and villages in the Ashanti region (rural stratum) are served as recruitment sites. In Europe, Ghanaian migrants are selected through the municipality or Ghanaian organisations registers. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval has been obtained in all sites. This paper gives an overview of the rationale, conceptual framework and methods of the study. The differences across locations will allow us to gain insight into genetic and non-genetic factors contributing to the occurrence of obesity and T2D and will inform targeted intervention and prevention programmes, and provide the basis for improving diagnosis and treatment in these populations and beyond.

Published
2014

43. A review of population-based studies on hypertension in Ghana

Author

Addo, J., Agyemang, C., Smeeth, L., de-Graft Aikins, A., Edusei, A. K., Ogedegbe, O., ACS - Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, APH - Amsterdam Public Health, and Public and occupational health

Subjects
hypertension, salt consumption, alcohol intake, urbanization, Ghana
Abstract

Background: Hypertension is becoming a common health problem worldwide with increasing life expectancy and increasing prevalence of risk factors. Epidemiological data on hypertension in Ghana is necessary to guide policy and develop effective interventions.Methods: A review of population-based studies on hypertension in Ghana was conducted by a search of the PUBMED database, supplemented by a manual search of bibliographies of the identified articles and through the Ghana Medical Journal. A single reviewer extracted data using standard data collection forms.Results: Eleven studies published on hypertension with surveys conducted between 1973 and 2009 were identified. The prevalence of hypertension was higher in urban than rural areas in studies that covered both types of area and increased with increasing age (prevalence ranging from 19.3% in rural to 54.6% in urban areas). Factors associated with high blood pressure included increasing body mass index, increased salt consumption, family history of hypertension and excessive alcohol intake. The levels of hypertension detection, treatment and control were generally low (controlrates ranged from 1.7% to 12.7%).Conclusion: An increased burden of hypertension should be expected in Ghana as life expectancy increases and with rapid urbanisation. Without adequate detection and control, this will translate into a higher incidence of stroke and other adverse health outcomes for which hypertension is an established risk factor. Prevention and control of hypertension in Ghana isthus imperative and any delays in instituting preventive measures would most likely pose a greater challenge on the already overburdened health system.Keywords: hypertension, salt consumption, alcohol intake, urbanization, Ghana

Published
2013

44. Stroke in Ashanti region of Ghana

Author

Agyemang, C., Attah-Adjepong, G., Owusu-Dabo, E., de-Graft Aikins, A., Addo, J., Edusei, A. K., Nkum, B. C., Ogedegbe, G., Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam Public Health, and Public and occupational health

Subjects
Delayed presentation, Health care services, Outcome, Sinonasal malignancies
Abstract

Objective: To determine the morbidity and mortality in adult in-patients with stroke admitted to the KomfoAnokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).Methods: A retrospective study of in-patients with stroke admitted to the KATH, from January 2006 todecember 2007 was undertaken. Data from admission and discharge registers were analysed to determinestroke morbidity and mortality.Results: Stroke constituted 9.1% of total medical adult admissions and 13.2% of all medical adult deathswithin the period under review. The mean age of stroke patients was 63.7 (95% ci=62.8, 64.57) years. Males were younger than females. The overall male to female ratio was 1:0.96, and the age-adjusted risk of death from stroke was slightly lower for females than males (relative risk= 0.88; 95% ci=0.79, 1.02, p=0.08). The stroke case fatality rate was 5.7% at 24 hours, 32.7% at 7 days, and 43.2% at 28 days.Conclusion: Stroke constitutes a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Ghana. Major efforts are needed in the prevention and treatment of stroke. Population-based health education programs and appropriate public health policy need to be developed. This will require a multidisciplinary approach of key players with a strong political commitment. There is also a clear need for further studies on this topic including, for example, an assessment of care and quality of life after discharge from hospital. The outcomes of these studies will provide important information for the prevention efforts.Keywords: Stroke, Cerebrovascular disease, CVD, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Published
2013

45. Effect of Spacing on Growth and Yield of Five Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc.) Landraces

Author

Akpalu, MM, Sarkodie-Addo, J, and Akpalu, SE

Subjects
bambara groundnut, harvest index, pod yield, spacing
Abstract

An experiment was conducted under field conditions to study the effect of spacing on yield of five bambara groundnut landraces in 2008 cropping season. The experimental design was a split plot with bambara groundnut landraces; Nav 4, Nav Red, Black eye, Mottled cream and Burkina as the main plot factor and the three spacings (50 x 20cm, 50 x 30cm, 50 x 40cm) as the subplot factor. Sowing was done on the 17th of May 2008 at two seeds per hill and thinned to one seedling per hill 21 days after sowing (DAS). Growth analysis were carried out at six different sampling periods during which canopy spread, petiole length, leaf area index (LAI), total dry matter were measured. Yield data on number of plants per metre squared, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, mean seed weight as well as harvest index (HI) were also taken at harvest. Results indicated that the lower spacing of (50cm x 20cm) produced significantly (P < 0.05) the greatest pod and grain yield of 3399kg/ha and 1684.7kg/ha respectively. The same treatment also produced significantly higher number of pods than the higher spacing treatments. However, the number of seeds per pod and mean seed weight were not affected by spacing. Although, most vegetative data were not significantly affected by varying plant spacing, leaf area index was significantly highest at 50cm x 20cm than the other treatments. Among the landraces, Mottled Cream recorded significantly the highest shelling percentage of 70.6% and HI of 64.9. Based on high shelling percentage, HI and mean seed weight, Mottled Cream produced the highest seed yield (1656kg/ha). The optimum spacing for the highest pod yield in this study was 50cm x 20cm.

Published
2012

46. Ghana's Burden of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases: Future Directions in Research, Practice and Policy

Author

de-Graft Aikins, A, Addo, J, Ofei, F, Bosu, WK, Agyemang, C, ACS - Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, APH - Amsterdam Public Health, and Public and occupational health

Subjects
Commentary, Haemodialysis, practice, tropics, Resource limited
Abstract

The prevalence of major chronic non-communicable diseases and their risk factors has increased over timeand contributes significantly to the Ghana’s disease burden. Conditions like hypertension, stroke anddiabetes affect young and old, urban and rural, and wealthy and poor communities. The high cost of caredrives the poor further into poverty. Lay awareness and knowledge are limited, health systems (biomedical,ethnomedical and complementary) are weak, and there are no chronic disease policies. These factorscontribute to increasing risk, morbidity and mortality. As a result chronic diseases constitute a public healthand a developmental problem that should be of urgent concern not only for the Ministry of Health, but alsofor the Government of Ghana. New directions in research, practice and policy are urgently needed. Theyshould be supported by active partnerships between researchers, policymakers, industry, patient groups,civil society, government and development partners.Keywords: chronic non-communicable diseases, health systems, policy, research, Ghana

Published
2012

47. National, regional, and global trends in body-mass index since 1980: systematic analysis of health examination surveys and epidemiological studies with 960 country-years and 9·1 million participants

Author

Finucane, Mm, Stevens, Ga, Cowan, Mj, Danaei, G, Lin, Jk, Paciorek, Cj, Singh, Gm, Gutierrez, Hr, Lu, Y, Bahalim, An, Farzadfar, F, Riley, Lm, Ezzati, M, Cowan, M, Singh, G, Aamodt, G, Abdeen, Z, Abdella, Na, Rahim, Hf, Addo, J, Ali, Mm, Al Nsour, M, Ambady, R, Aro, P, Babu, Bv, Barbagallo, Cm, Barceló, A, Barros, H, Bautista, Le, Bjerregaard, P, Bonora, E, Bovet, P, Breckenkamp, J, Broda, G, Brown, Ij, Bursztyn, M, de León, Ac, Cappuccio, Fp, Castetbon, K, Chatterji, S, Chen, Z, Chen, Cj, Chua, L, Cífková, R, Cobiac, Lj, Corsi, Am, Craig, Cl, Dastgiri, S, de Sereday, Ms, Dinc, G, Dorsi, E, Dragano, N, Drewnowski, A, Elliott, P, Engeland, A, Esteghamati, A, Fan, Jg, Ferreccio, G, Fornés, Ns, Fuchs, Fd, Giampaoli, S, Gómez, Lf, Graff Iversen, S, Grant, Jf, Carvajal, Rg, Gulliford, Mc, Gupta, R, Gupta, Pc, Gureje, O, Heim, N, Heinrich, J, Hemmingsson, T, Herrera, Vm, Sc, Ho, Holdsworth, M, Hopman, Wm, Husseini, A, Ikeda, N, Jacobsen, Bk, Jafar, Th, Janghorbani, M, Jasienska, G, Joffres, Mr, Jonas, Jb, Kalter Leibovici, O, Karalis, I, Katz, J, Keinan Boker, L, Kelly, P, Khalilzadeh, O, Khang, Yh, Kiechl, S, Kiyohara, Y, Krause, Mp, Kusuma, Ys, Langhammer, A, Lee, J, Lévy Marchal, C, Li, Y, Lim, S, Lin, Cc, Lind, L, Lissner, L, Lopez Jaramillo, P, Lorbeer, R, Ma, G, Ma, S, Macià, F, Magliano, Dj, Makdisse, M, Marques Vidal, P, Miccoli, R, Miettola, J, Miranda, Jj, Mohamed, Mk, Mohan, V, Mohanna, S, Mokdad, A, Morales, Dd, Muiesan, Maria Lorenza, Nabipour, I, Nangia, V, Nemesure, B, Neovius, M, Nerhus, Ka, Nervi, F, Neuhauser, H, Nguyen, M, Onal, Ae, Onat, A, Oróstegui, M, Ouedraogo, H, Panagiotakos, Db, Panza, F, Park, Y, Pednekar, Ms, Peres, Ma, Pérez, C, Pichardo, R, Phua, Hp, Pistelli, F, Plans, P, Prabhakaran, D, Raitakari, Ot, Rampal, S, Rampal, L, Rasmussen, F, Redon, J, Revilla, L, Reyes García, V, Roaeid, Rb, Rodriguez Artalejo, F, Rosero Bixby, L, Sachdev, Hs, Sánchez, Jr, Sanisoglu, Sy, Schapochnik, N, Sereday, Ms, Serra Majem, L, Shaw, J, Shiri, R, Shu, Xo, Silva, E, Simons, La, Smith, M, Solfrizzi, V, Sonestedt, E, Stattin, P, Stein, Ad, Stergiou, Gs, Stessman, J, Sudo, A, Sundh, V, Sundquist, K, Sundström, J, Tobias, M, Torheim, Le, Tur, Ja, Uhernik, Ai, Ukoli, Fa, Vanderpump, Mp, Varo, Jj, Veierød, Mb, Velásquez Meléndez, G, Verschuren, M, Villalpando, S, Vioque, J, Ward, M, Waspadji, S, Willeit, J, Woodward, M, Xu, L, Xu, F, Yang, G, Yeh, Lc, Yoon, Js, You, Q, Zheng, W, and Zhou, M.

Subjects
Body Mass Index, Obesity, epidemiology, epidemiology, Obesity, Body Mass Index
Published
2011

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