These include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and insulin resistance. I’m a public health researcher specialising in epidemiology, metabolic health, infectious diseases and environmental health. My colleagues and I conducted a study in the town of Lephalale and found that many young adults there have abnormal cholesterol levels. Our researchWe examined 781 young adults aged 18 to 29 years living in Lephalale as part of a long-running study. Community-based educationLocal awareness campaigns must make the link between diet, physical activity and metabolic health easy to understand.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 12, 2026 13:57 UTC