Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Ruhago, Georg Mugambage"
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of population-based tobacco control strategies in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in Tanzania
Ngalesoni, Frida Namnyak; Ruhago, Georg Mugambage; Mayige, Mary T.; Oliveira, Tiago Cravo; Robberstad, Bjarne; Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Higashi, Hideki (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-08-02)Background: Tobacco consumption contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. The prevalence of smoking is estimated to be increasing in many low-income countries, including Tanzania, especially among women ... -
Equity impact analysis of medical approaches to cardiovascular diseases prevention in Tanzania
Ngalesoni, Frida Namnyak; Ruhago, Georg Mugambage; Mori, Amani Thomas; Robberstad, Bjarne; Norheim, Ole Frithjof (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12)Primary medical prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has received low priority in Tanzania, despite evidence of the rising prevalence of CVD risk factors. Different guidelines have been proposed for medical CVD ...