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Metabolic markers as determinants of future waist-gaining or hip-gaining phenotype in weight-gaining individuals: A targeted metabolomics approach in population-based prospective German cohort studies
(2016-05-31)
Overweight and obesity are major public health problems in Germany. The associated comorbidities are highly depending on individual body fat distribution. A distinction is made between android and gynoid body fat distribution, ...
Regulation of adiponectin expression by trans-cinnamic acid and niacin in murine and bovine adipocytes in vitro
(2016-06-24)
Adipose tissue secretes multiple metabolically important proteins known as adipokines, one of the most abundant is adiponectin (AdipoQ). Known as an important modulator of glucose and fat metabolism, adipoQ is a key regulator ...
Water Quality in Multipurpose Water Systems, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health Outcomes in Ghana
(2018-03-29)
This thesis examines the interlinkages between water quality, water use, sanitation and hygiene practices, other household characteristics and health outcomes in the context of multipurpose water systems in Ghana. ...
Vitamin D status and risk of anemia in patients with cardiovascular disease
(2018-03-26)
Vitamin D deficiency and anemia are prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), and both are independent risk factors for increased morbidity and mortality. Epidemiological studies suggest an inverse association ...
Health and Welfare Implications of Climate Variability: Evidence from Rural Uganda
(2022-12-20)
Uganda has been highly affected by extreme weather events and climate change in the recent years. Weather-related disasters could potentially affect health outcomes directly, or indirectly through its deleterious effects ...