Risk Factors for Cardiometabolic Disease among Apparently Healthy Adults from Northern Ghana

This book explores the hidden risk factors of cardiometabolic diseases among apparently healthy adults in Northern Ghana, with a focus on the roles of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and body image perception. Drawing on data from over 300 participants, it highlights how micronutrient deficiencies and misperceptions of overweight and obesity contribute to increased cardiometabolic risk. The findings offer valuable insights for public health strategies, emphasizing prevention, improved nutrition, and lifestyle interventions to help curb the growing burden of cardiometabolic diseases in Ghana.