Dennis Laryea
Biographic Data
| ID | 10011344 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dennis Laryea |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dennis |
| FAMILY NAME | Laryea |
| SIGNATURE | LARYEA D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghana Health Service |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The epidemiology of Lassa fever in Ghana
Background: Viral disease outbreak remains a key public health concern given its impact on life and livelihood. Historical data suggests Lassa fever is endemic in several West African countries with sporadic cases occurring elsewhere in the region. In February 2023, Ghana recorded its second outbreak of Lassa fever following that of 2011. The present study sought to document the epidemiology of the recent outbreak in Ghana. Methods: The study use…
Availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in modern retail outlets located in selected districts of Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Background Intake of unhealthy foods is linked to the onset of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Availability of unhealthy (nutritionally poor) foods can influence preference, purchasing and consumption of such foods. This study determined the healthiness of foods sold at modern retail outlets- supermarkets and mini-marts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Methods All modern retail outlets located in six districts of G…
Advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages around primary and junior high schools in Ghana's most urbanized and populous region
There is an abundance of unhealthy food advertisements around primary and junior high schools in the Greater Accra Region. Policy actions such as restricting the promotion of unhealthy foods in children's settings are needed to protect pupils from such advertising practices
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Availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in modern retail outlets located in selected districts of Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Background Intake of unhealthy foods is linked to the onset of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Availability of unhealthy (nutritionally poor) foods can influence preference, purchasing and consumption of such foods. This study determined the healthiness of foods sold at modern retail outlets- supermarkets and mini-marts in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Methods All modern retail outlets located in six districts of G…
Advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages around primary and junior high schools in Ghana's most urbanized and populous region
There is an abundance of unhealthy food advertisements around primary and junior high schools in the Greater Accra Region. Policy actions such as restricting the promotion of unhealthy foods in children's settings are needed to protect pupils from such advertising practices
The epidemiology of Lassa fever in Ghana
Background: Viral disease outbreak remains a key public health concern given its impact on life and livelihood. Historical data suggests Lassa fever is endemic in several West African countries with sporadic cases occurring elsewhere in the region. In February 2023, Ghana recorded its second outbreak of Lassa fever following that of 2011. The present study sought to document the epidemiology of the recent outbreak in Ghana. Methods: The study use…
Environmental health (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques (1 works) · Business (1 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (1 works) · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction (1 works) · Disaster Response and Management (1 works) · Epidemiology (1 works) · Geography (1 works)