The Socio-Cultural and Socio-Economic Context of Africa’s Chronic Disease Burden
| dc.contributor.author | Aikins, A.D. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-12-09T12:33:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-12-09T12:33:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2013-12-09 | |
| dc.description.abstract | There is increasing recognition that the socio-cultural and socio-economic contexts are important mediating factors for chronic non-communicable disease risks and experiences. In this chapter I situate the burden of NCDs in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa within the socio-cultural and socio-economic contexts. Drawing on available research evidence I discuss the role of social and cultural norms and socio-economic status of individuals and nations on the major risk factors of NCDs: diets, physical activity, alcohol overconsumption and smoking. I consider the implications for research and intervention. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://197.255.68.203/handle/123456789/4585 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | The Socio-Cultural and Socio-Economic Context of Africa’s Chronic Disease Burden | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
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