Determinants of body mass index by gender in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2018.1537613
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: The study was conducted in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System (DHDSS) site where we have observed increasing obesity levels, particularly in women, despite evidence of high physical activity (PA) and a… read more here.
Keywords: health demographic; determinants body; health; surveillance system ... See more keywords
Mothers' education and ANC visit improved exclusive breastfeeding in Dabat Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, northwest Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179056
Abstract: Introduction Despite its proven benefit in reducing child mortality and morbidity, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remains sub-optimal. In Ethiopia, about 52% of infants under six months of age were exclusively breastfed, implying the… read more here.
Keywords: health demographic; dabat health; northwest ethiopia; health ... See more keywords
Assessing the population coverage of a health demographic surveillance system using satellite imagery and crowd-sourcing
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183661
Abstract: Remotely sensed data can serve as an independent source of information about the location of residential structures in areas under demographic and health surveillance. We report on results obtained combining satellite imagery, imported from Bing,… read more here.
Keywords: health demographic; system; surveillance; health ... See more keywords
Health and Demographic Surveillance System Sites: Reflections on Global Health Research Ethics
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DOI: 10.25133/jpssv28n3.018
Abstract: Although there should be no ambivalence regarding the importance of the Health and demographic surveillance System (HDSS), surveillance and research on human populations is beset with a variety of ethical issues. This is particularly true… read more here.
Keywords: health demographic; research; health research; surveillance ... See more keywords
Kasurdi health and demographic surveillance system: A profile and way forward
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DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_1329_21
Abstract: Kasurdi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Kasurdi HDSS) was established at Rural Health Training Center Kasurdi on February 16, 2018. Kasurdi HDSS has been established to increase the research potential of medical colleges and develop… read more here.
Keywords: system; health; surveillance system; kasurdi health ... See more keywords
Association of microalbuminuria with serum lipids and inflammatory markers in an adult population in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, South Africa.
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DOI: 10.5830/cvja-2021-055
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is evidence that microalbuminuria (urinary albumin excretion) is an early sign of vascular damage and an established risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the magnitude of microalbuminuria and its… read more here.
Keywords: inflammatory markers; serum lipids; dikgale health; population ... See more keywords