Description

This book examines hidden risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases among apparently healthy adults in Northern Ghana. Focusing on vitamin B12, vitamin D, and body image perception, it reveals how micronutrient deficiencies and misperceptions of overweight and obesity increase health risks. Based on data from over 300 participants, the study offers practical insights for prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions to address the rising burden of cardiometabolic diseases.

About Author

Dr. Abdul-Malik Bawah is a medical practitioner, registered nutritionist, and Senior Lecturer (Clinical), with over twelve years of teaching and research experience in nutrition, dietetics, and medical sciences. He holds a PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, an MBChB in Medicine and Surgery, an MSc in Food Quality Management, and dual BSc degrees in Community Nutrition and Human Biology. His research focuses on cardiometabolic health, lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, and public health nutrition, with several publications in reputable international journals. He has served as Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Tamale Technical University, as well as a reviewer and editorial board member for several Scopus-indexed journals.