{"title":"Traditional medicine use among adults living with hypertension in Cape Verde: A WHO STEPWISE study.","authors":"Joshua Okyere, Castro Ayebeng, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01330-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01330-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Like many African countries, the people of Cape Verde hold strongly to traditional heritage and customs, including the use of traditional medicine in treating ailments. While existing studies in Cape Verde have explored the use of traditional medicine in treating and managing infectious and parasitic diseases, such as malaria, little is known about its use among adults living with hypertension. Given the high prevalence of hypertension in Cape Verde, it is imperative to understand whether those living with the condition use traditional medicine. As such, we assess the factors associated with traditional medicine use among adults living with hypertension in the archipelago nation of Cape Verde.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed the 2020 WHO STEPS survey for Cape Verde. With a sample size of 1,008 men and women, we performed descriptive analysis as well as bivariable and multivariable logistic regression in STATA 18. Variables were selected into the multivariable logistic regression through a stepwise approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicate that 35.7% (95%CI: 31.5-40.2) of adults living with hypertension used traditional medicine. Women had more than twice the odds of using traditional medicine compared to men (AOR = 2.08, 95%CI: 1.48-2.92). Individuals aged 50 years and older had higher odds of using traditional medicine than those aged 18-29 years (AOR = 2.20; 95%CI: 1.01-4.81). Furthermore, those who did not consume alcohol had significantly higher odds of using traditional medicine compared to those who did (AOR = 1.48, 95%CI: 1.10-1.99). Also, individuals in a hypertensive crisis stage had over twice the odds of using traditional medicine compared to those in the elevated hypertension stage (AOR = 2.45, 95%CI: 1.25-4.80).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides population level evidence that traditional medicine use is common among adults living with hypertension in Cape Verde, with more than one third reporting its use. It is shaped by demographic and behavioral factors including sex, age, alcohol consumption, and hypertensive crisis. These findings highlight the importance of routine clinical engagement and patient centered discussions regarding traditional medicine use among individuals with hypertension to support safe and coordinated disease management.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13312776/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147816185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Body roundness index modified the association between sleep changes and multimorbidity in middle-aged and older adults: a nationwide cohort study.","authors":"Jianping Liu, Yang Shi, Chunmei Song, Shufang Wang, Siyu Gu, Qinghe Li, Haijuan Chen","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01329-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01329-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite established individual associations of poor sleep quality and obesity with multimorbidity, their potential joint association remains inadequately characterized. This study aimed to investigate how longitudinal changes in sleep patterns, combined with Body Roundness Index (BRI), a novel abdominal obesity indicator, impact the development of multimorbidity in middle-aged and older individuals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This longitudinal cohort study utilized data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) spanning 2011 to 2018. Longitudinal changes in sleep quality and sleep duration were categorized as \"Stable Good\", \"Deteriorated\", \"Improved\", or \"Stable Poor\". Multivariable logistic regression models were employed to assess independent and joint associations with incident multimorbidity, adjusting for sociodemographic and lifestyle confounders.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,822 participants aged ≥ 45 years who were free of multimorbidity at baseline were included. During the follow-up period, 185 participants (10.2%) developed multimorbidity. In the overall population, elevated BRI change (OR = 1.31, 95% CI: 1.07-1.61) and adverse sleep trajectories were significantly associated with incident multimorbidity. Specifically, participants with \"Deteriorated\" and \"Stable Poor\" sleep quality exhibited ORs of 2.21 (95% CI: 1.17-4.12) and 2.91 (95% CI: 1.57-5.37), respectively. Similarly, \"Deteriorated\" (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.09-2.39) and \"Stable Poor\" (OR = 1.59, 95% CI: 1.01-2.46) sleep duration were associated with increased risk. Crucially, stratified analyses revealed that BRI changes significantly modified these associations. In the low BRI change group, sleep quality trajectories showed no significant association with multimorbidity. Conversely, in the high BRI change group, the risk was markedly amplified for those with \"Deteriorated\" (OR = 2.74, 95% CI: 1.11-6.71) and \"Stable Poor\" (OR = 4.48, 95% CI: 1.95-10.06) sleep quality. Regarding sleep duration, a significant association was exclusively observed in the \"Deteriorated\" group within the high BRI change group (OR = 2.36, 95% CI: 1.09-5.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates that adverse sleep trajectories and increasing BRI are independent risk factors for incident multimorbidity, and their combination synergistically amplifies risk. These findings highlight the importance of integrated interventions targeting both sleep health and abdominal obesity for multimorbidity prevention in aging populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13289561/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147773533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Malnutrition among men in Ghana: socio-demographic factors and rural-urban differences.","authors":"Fidelia A A Dake, Aaron Kobina Christian","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01325-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01325-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Research on malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, has primarily focused on women and children, with less attention paid to men. We estimate the prevalence and examine the correlates and place differentials in malnutrition among Ghanaian adult males aged 20 to 59 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed data from the seventh round of the Ghana Living Standards Survey. The analytical sample includes 8,117 (weighted) adult males who had valid data on anthropometric measures and sociodemographic characteristics of interest. Malnutrition was assessed using respondents' body mass index (BMI). Respondents were classified as being underweight, normal weight, overweight/obese using the standard World Health Organization BMI cut-off points. Descriptive and multinomial logistic regression analysis techniques were employed in analyzing the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One in four (25.3%) adult males aged 20-59 years in Ghana were identified to be overweight/obese. Increasing age, being married, having at least junior high school education, being of middle or high wealth status and being a Christian or Moslem were associated with increased odds of being overweight/obese while living in a rural area and having access to improved water sources were associated with a lower likelihood of being overweight/obese.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Interventions on lifestyle behavior changes aimed at addressing overweight and obesity, including eating healthy diets and being physically active should target married, educated and wealthy men who are most at risk of being overweight/obese. Additionally, men need to be educated on the increased risk of overweight/obesity associated with increasing age and encouraged to adopt healthier lifestyles as they age.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13289540/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147773544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leila Ansarifard, Ali Al Dahi, Sarayel Behzadinezhad, Andishe Hamedi, Abdolrahim Asadollahi, Farzaneh Ghaleh Golab, Marguerite Claire Sendall, Ali Khani Jeihooni
{"title":"Predicting fast food avoidance behavior among male adolescents: a structural equation modeling approach to the theory of planned behavior.","authors":"Leila Ansarifard, Ali Al Dahi, Sarayel Behzadinezhad, Andishe Hamedi, Abdolrahim Asadollahi, Farzaneh Ghaleh Golab, Marguerite Claire Sendall, Ali Khani Jeihooni","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01320-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01320-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fast food consumption is a growing public health concern, particularly among adolescents, due to its association with obesity and chronic diseases. Understanding the behavioral determinants of fast-food avoidance can inform the design of effective interventions targeting male adolescents.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the determinants of fast-food avoidance behaviors among male high school students in Shiraz, Iran, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 862 male students in grades 1 and 2 of high school in Shiraz in 2025. A multi-stage sampling strategy was applied, whereby 16 high schools were randomly selected from four educational districts. Within selected schools, classes and students were recruited using a convenience-based approach, and all eligible students present in the selected classes were invited to participate. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and a validated TPB-based instrument assessing knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control (PBC), behavioral intention, and fast-food avoidance behavior. Data analysis was performed using JAMOVI (v2.5.6), and SEM was employed to test the hypothesized TPB model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final TPB model demonstrated excellent fit indices (χ²/df = 2.04, CFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.05). Attitude (β = 0.58), subjective norms (β = 0.34), and PBC (β = 0.26) significantly predicted behavioral intention (p < .001), which in turn strongly predicted fast-food avoidance behavior (β = 0.49, p < .001). PBC also had a direct effect on behavior (β = 0.31). Knowledge exerted an indirect effect on behavior through attitude and intention. Demographic variables, including parental education, household income, and maternal employment, were associated with TPB constructs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Fast-food avoidance behaviors among male adolescents are primarily influenced by motivational and control beliefs. From a practical and policy perspective, school-based nutrition education programs and adolescent health policies should prioritize strengthening positive attitudes, enhancing perceived behavioral control, and reinforcing supportive social norms to promote healthier dietary behaviors and reduce fast-food consumption among adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13289231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147773513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Esra Nur Güner, Gönenç Uysal, Zeynep Begüm Kalyoncu Atasoy
{"title":"A content analysis of 2023 Türkiye general election pledges on public health nutrition and related sustainable development goals.","authors":"Esra Nur Güner, Gönenç Uysal, Zeynep Begüm Kalyoncu Atasoy","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01299-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01299-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND: Giving priority to public health nutrition policies can improve health quality and national development. An intersecting analysis of public health nutrition (PHN) and political pledges is limited globally, and in the context of Türkiye. METHODS: This study aimed to analyze the emphasis given by political parties and alliances to policies related to public health nutrition (PHN) in their publicly available documents and to identify whether their proposals reflect a broad understanding of nutrition-related public health issues. This study employed a qualitative research design utilizing the content analysis method. Publicly available pledges including election declarations, party programs, and formal website-based documents were analyzed in the study. The website-based documents were analyzed through qualitative content analysis via MAXQDA (Version 2022.8) software. This study consisted of two distinct analyses. The first analysis was conducted through themes of nutrition security, food supply, food safety, sustainable agriculture, and cultural sensitivity. In the second analysis, documents were analyzed in relation to specific four Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) namely Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), and Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), all of which are relevant to PHN. RESULTS: Overall, the documents were coded 1209 times in the first analysis on PHN, while were coded 941 times in the second analysis on SDGs. The main opposition Nation Alliance (NA) had the most coded documents followed by the ruling People’s Alliance (PA). After sustainable agriculture, the majority of policies were produced in the theme of food security, followed by food safety, food supply, and cultural sensitivity respectively. For SDGs, Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) was the most coded theme followed by Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), and Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) respectively. The category of sustainable nutrition has not been used in the documents of any party or alliance. Moreover, the dietitian profession legislation has been proposed by only two alliances. DISCUSSION: Parties/alliances remained inadequate in offering pledges in relation to PHN and related SDG goals. CONCLUSIONS: The findings provide evidence-based resources to emphasize this area, raising awareness among researchers, policy advocates, and policymakers, and ultimately contributing to the development of sustainable, accountable, and country-specific policies. </p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13289391/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147773522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring vitamin D levels and the impact of vitamin D supplementation in pregnant women with diabetes: meta-analysis.","authors":"Batool Heydarisadegh, Mehrdad Badkoobeh Hezaveh, Mahboubeh Saljoughi, Mohammad Javad Sanjari, Alireza Amirabadizadeh","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01316-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01316-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses substantial risks to maternal and neonatal health, with a rising global prevalence. Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to the development of GDM. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between serum vitamin D levels and GDM, as well as the effects of vitamin D supplementation in pregnant women with diabetes.A comprehensive systematic search of the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases was conducted through December 2024. Randomized controlled trials and observational studies involving pregnant women with GDM were included. Vitamin D supplementation was initiated during pregnancy, primarily in the second trimester, with dosages ranging from 400 IU/day to 50,000 IU/week. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool.Of the 2,250 identified articles, 68 studies met the inclusion criteria. A pooled analysis demonstrated significantly lower serum vitamin D levels in women with GDM compared with controls (Hedges’ g = − 0.45; 95% CI: −0.65 to − 0.25). In intervention studies, vitamin D supplementation significantly increased serum vitamin D levels compared with placebo (Hedges’ g = 1.38; 95% CI: 0.72 to 2.03), with a similarly significant improvement observed when comparing pre- and post-intervention levels (Hedges’ g = 1.74; 95% CI: 1.06 to 2.41).Vitamin D supplementation appears effective in correcting vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women with GDM and may improve metabolic outcomes. Further research is warranted to determine optimal dosing regimens, timing of supplementation during pregnancy, and the underlying biological mechanisms linking vitamin D status to glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in GDM.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13289124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147773525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Monkeypox (Mpox): a comprehensive review of epidemiology, therapeutic advances, and public health implications.","authors":"Amit Verma, Sandeep Sharma, Gopal Lal Khatik, Ashish Suttee, Dinesh Kumar, Neeraj Choudhary, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01323-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01323-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13312524/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147729119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christina Schuler, Faith Agbozo, Emmanuel Bansah, Richard Owusu, George Edward Ntow, Barbara Preusse-Bleuler, Riccardo E Pfister
{"title":"Correction: Family involvement along the care continuum for small and sick newborns - attitudes and skills of healthcare providers in Ghana.","authors":"Christina Schuler, Faith Agbozo, Emmanuel Bansah, Richard Owusu, George Edward Ntow, Barbara Preusse-Bleuler, Riccardo E Pfister","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01300-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01300-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13091272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147716895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zongbao Li, Fan Hu, Shaojie Li, Yao Yao, Yanhui Lu
{"title":"Parental age and its influence on functional dependency and cognitive decline in older adults: a cohort analysis.","authors":"Zongbao Li, Fan Hu, Shaojie Li, Yao Yao, Yanhui Lu","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01308-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01308-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the influence of parental age at childbirth on the long-term health of offspring.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective cohort study.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>The baseline data of the Chinese Health and Longevity Longitudinal Survey (CLHLS, 2008-2021) in 2008 and the subsequent follow-up data.</p><p><strong>Exposure: </strong>Parental age at childbirth.</p><p><strong>Main outcome measures: </strong>Functional independency (assessed by Activities of daily living, ADL), cognitive function (assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE), and all-cause mortality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Offspring with advanced maternal age (≥ 37 years) were associated with higher odds of ADL limitations (OR = 1.39, 95%CI = 1.04-1.84) and cognitive dysfunction (OR = 1.34, 95%CI = 1.02-1.76). Conversely, advanced paternal age (≥ 43 years) demonstrated negative associations with ADL limitation (OR = 0.52, 95%CI = 0.36-0.73) and cognitive dysfunction (OR = 0.60, 95%CI = 0.43-0.83). While no direct association emerged between parental age and offspring mortality, we identified a significant trend toward reduced mortality risk with increasing paternal age, particularly among offspring of non-educated parents (P for trend = 0.02). Notably, the presence of sibling caregiving was associated with attenuated maternal age-related health risks, indicating a potential moderating role of family support structures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study identifies observational associations between parental age and offspring health outcomes in later life. Specifically, older maternal age associated with poor health outcomes while older paternal age was associated with better health outcomes in offspring. As societies grapple with aging populations and declining fertility, our study suggests the need for integrated health and social policies that support families in this changing demographic landscape.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262468/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147698817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jun Zheng, Xue-Rui Li, Yu-Yang Miao, Jin Tan, Yi-Ting Zhang, Qiang Zhang
{"title":"Association and interaction of blood pressure, HbA1c and lipid profiles with carotid artery plaque in a general health check-up population: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Jun Zheng, Xue-Rui Li, Yu-Yang Miao, Jin Tan, Yi-Ting Zhang, Qiang Zhang","doi":"10.1186/s41043-026-01279-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-026-01279-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147698804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}