The misuse of Cyproheptadine: a non-communicable disease risk behaviour in Kinshasa population, Democratic Republic of Congo
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The misuse of Cyproheptadine: a non-communicable disease risk behaviour in Kinshasa population, Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND Obesity is one of the main risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The use of Cyproheptadine increases body weight and the risk of becoming obese. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Cyproheptadine misuse in the Kinshasa population and to describe its characteristics. METHODS A cross-sectional study was condu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1747-597X
DOI: 10.1186/s13011-016-0051-8