Sex Differences in Absolute Cardiovascular Risk Profiles Among Rural Midlife and Elderly Kenyans: Influence of Obesity, Physical Activity, Smoking, and Blood Pressure Control.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) will be the leading cause of mortality in Africa by 2030. Yet, little is known about the key drivers of CVD risk in the region. To examine the risk factors associated with CVD risk in a sample of rural midlife and elderly Kenyans.

Correlates of Stillbirths at Nyeri Provincial General Hospital, Kenya, 2009-2013: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Death of a baby in-utero is a very devastating event to the mother and the family. Most stillbirths occur during labor and birth with other deaths occurring during the antenatal period. Millions of families experience stillbirths, yet these deaths remain uncounted, and policies have not been clearly stipulated to address this issue.

Level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a regional referral hospital in Central Kenya.

Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Data on adequacy of blood pressure control in Kenya is scarce. This study aimed at assessing the level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a regional referral hospital.