Clustering of cardiovascular risk factors and their association with socio-demographic and lifestyle factors in middle-aged and older adults in rural northeast South Africa: Findings from HAALSI

The analysis revealed distinct clustering of CVD risk profiles indicating the need for targeted screening and context-specific prevention strategies to address hidden cardiometabolic risk in seemingly low-risk groups.

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Public Health
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2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106246
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Chronic Disease Management Strategies
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Clustering of cardiovascular risk factors and their association with socio-demographic and lifestyle factors in middle-aged and older adults in rural northeast South Africa: Findings from HAALSI

Belinda J. Njiro, Daniel Ohene-Kwofie, Memory Nyasha Mhembere, Chodziwadziwa W. Kabudula
Public Health
Chronic Disease Management Strategies
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Clustering of cardiovascular risk factors and their association with socio-demographic and lifestyle factors in middle-aged and older adults in rural northeast South Africa: Findings from HAALSI

Belinda J. Njiro, Daniel Ohene-Kwofie, Memory Nyasha Mhembere, Chodziwadziwa W. Kabudula
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The analysis revealed distinct clustering of CVD risk profiles indicating the need for targeted screening and context-specific prevention strategies to address hidden cardiometabolic risk in seemingly low-risk groups.

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University of Essex (GB), University of the Witwatersrand (ZA), Agincourt Health and Socio-Demographic Surveillance System (ZA), Institute for Social and Economic Research (GB)
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Clustering of cardiovascular risk factors and their association with socio-demographic and lifestyle factors in middle-aged and older adults in rural northeast South Africa: Findings from HAALSI — Belinda J. Njiro, Daniel Ohene-Kwofie, et al. · Public Health (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS