Sibling gender dynamics and childhood stunting in Ghana.

Background: Stunting remains a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the evolving awareness of the effect of family composition on child health outcomes, the influence of sibling gender on stunting has seldom been consistent. The current study investigated the association between sibling composition and stunting among children under five years in Ghana.

Hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease nexus: investigating the role of urbanization and lifestyle in Cabo Verde.

Background: Although hypertension and diabetes are known to increase cardiovascular disease risk, the influencing and underlying factors remain unclear.

Objective: To examine the mediating effect of location of residence and the moderating effects of recommended lifestyle practices in the hypertension/diabetes and cardiovascular disease nexus.

Material And Methods: Data were drawn from 4,563 participants in Steps 1 and 2 of the 2020 World Health Organization's STEPS survey in Cabo Verde, with a subsample of 2,436 individuals completing Step 3.