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Analysis of Determinant Factors Affecting Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Patients at the Johan Pahlawan Medical Facility of West Aceh

Irda Syentia, Marniati, Khairunnas, Sufyan Anwar & Nasrianti Syam · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Aims: A rise in blood sugar levels within the body is the cause of diabetes mellitus, a degenerative disease. Modifiable risk factors for diabetes mellitus include being overweight, not exercising, central obesity, Dyslipidemia, eating a diet rich Lacking in fiber and high in sug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21173

Exploring Obesity Risk Factors: Focuses on Family History of Overweight and Smoking Behaviour

Cynthia Arsita, Enny Rachmani, Slamet Isworo, Lely Kusumangrum & Tyas Anggraini · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Background and Objective: Obesity is a complex health condition with a steadily increasing global prevalence, posing significant challenges to public health. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 8 individuals worldwide are affected by obesity, with the prevalence among adults...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i121136

Colorectal Cancer Risk and Prevention Knowledge among Adults Attending Public Health Facilities in Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria

Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe, Theresa Awa Mark & Okoi Faith Ubi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 5th most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in Nigeria. As with other cancers, CRC risk is multifactorial, including issues such as poor diet, obesity, alcohol abuse, physical inactivity, age above 50 years, history of adenomatous p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030260