A Cameroon Western Regions high-fat diet (MACAPOS 2) induces visceral obesity in rat.

The prevalence of obesity increases yearly in the world. The traditional local diet of the Western Regions of Cameroon was suspected to be the main contributor to the high prevalence of obesity in these Regions. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a Cameroon-comparable fat diet on visceral obesity in rats.

Pre-pregnancy high-risk factors at first antenatal visit: how predictive are these of pregnancy outcomes?

Objective: To determine relationships between pre-pregnancy risk factors at first antenatal visit booking and pregnancy outcomes.

Study Design: This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study involving women admitted for singleton delivery from July 1 until October 31 (3 months), 2013, at nine major maternity clinics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. All women were checked for hereditary, community, and personal medical/surgical risk situations and mother/infant problems in previous pregnancies.