Prevalence and risk factors of cardiometabolic disease among informal sector workers in Cape Coast, Ghana: Insights from the CarMeR study

Abstract

Background The prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia is increasing rapidly, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Informal workers in Ghana, who account for the majority of the national workforce, contribute significantly to the country's socioeconomic growth.