People in Africa are living longer but lifestyle diseases are rising: The age profile of people living in Africa is changing - they are living longer. ShutterstockMalaria, HIV, pneumonia, and diarrhoea are the leading killers on the African continent, according to a recently released study looking at the burden of diseases across the world. In 1980 the list looked different. … [Read more...] about People in Africa are living longer but lifestyle diseases are rising | The Conversation
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Meat inspection must be beefed up in Africa to cull food-borne diseases | The Conversation
Meat inspection must be beefed up in Africa to cull food-borne diseases: ShutterstockMeat and animal products are important sources of protein. They are also a delicacy in most meals in Africa. But they can also be potentially hazardous. While most Africans relish meat, proper meat inspection has eluded the continent for decades. Meat inspection is … [Read more...] about Meat inspection must be beefed up in Africa to cull food-borne diseases | The Conversation
Kenyans and Ugandans need to change their ways to arrest lifestyle diseases | The Conversation
Reuters/Siegfried Modola More than 90% Kenyans consume less than five servings of fruits and vegetables on most days. Nearly a quarter always add salt to their food before eating or during their meals. And 28% always add sugar to beverages. More than half of the adult Kenyan population have never had their blood pressure tested. Yet one in four people has high blood pressure. … [Read more...] about Kenyans and Ugandans need to change their ways to arrest lifestyle diseases | The Conversation
What causes diseases? Why the answer is complicated, and contentious | The Conversation
ShutterstockOne of the things that has formed part of my syllabus with medical students is asking them about the cause of malaria. Before they have studied parasitology, this question elicits interesting, but reasonable, answers: bushy environments, not sleeping under a treated bednet, the rains, mosquitoes and mosquito bites. In their final year of study, the students are … [Read more...] about What causes diseases? Why the answer is complicated, and contentious | The Conversation
