Prevalence and determinants of heart disease in Somaliland: An analysis of the 2020 Somaliland demographic and health survey (SLDHS).

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While data on heart disease prevalence in Somaliland is limited, the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SLDHS) provides a valuable opportunity to assess this critical public health issue.

Methods: This study analyzed data from the 2020 SLDHS, a nationally representative cross-sectional survey.

Cardiovascular disease prevalence and associated factors in a low-resource setting: A multilevel analysis from Somalia's first demographic health survey.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally, with low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected. Somalia, a nation grappling with persistent humanitarian crises and a rising burden of non-communicable diseases, has limited data on CVD prevalence and its risk factors. This study, the first of its kind in Somalia, leverages data from the inaugural nationally representative demographic health survey to examine the prevalence and associated factors of CVD among Somali adults.