Cardiac Disease, Metabolic Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) are a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon. Studies have shown a significant increase in the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in recent years. However, access to timely diagnosis and treatment remains limited, particularly in rural areas. Community-based screening programs have been shown to be effective in identifying individuals with undiagnosed CMD risk factors and promoting early intervention. By leveraging the strengths of community-based approaches, the URBACAM-D study aims to address the growing burden of CMDs in urban Cameroon.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTCardiometabolic disease
Cardiometabolic disease screening
Sponsors
Johns Hopkins University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Screening is open to any adult over the age of 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of Cardiometabolic disease risk factors in Urban Cameroon | 1 year | To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk factors among urban Cameroonians. |
Countries
Cameroon
Outcome results
None listed