Leonor Guariguata
Biographic Data
| ID | 7506034 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leonor Guariguata |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leonor |
| FAMILY NAME | Guariguata |
| SIGNATURE | GUARIGUATA L |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Diabetes Federation |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1682-7160 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 10 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A systems approach to understanding mechanisms underlying immunisation barriers
INTRODUCTION: The underlying causes of supply-side and demand-side challenges in immunisation are poorly understood, leading to symptomatic solutions. This study engaged stakeholders to develop model-based tools for understanding underlying mechanisms, addressing barriers and supporting the design of interventions and policies for immunisation services in Tanzania. METHODS: Between March 2023 and April 2024, we conducted a qualitative study invol…
Bottleneck and enabler evaluation of avian influenza health event — Guatemala, January-February 2023
In February 2023, H5N1 was identified in 11 wild pelicans in Izabal, Guatemala. These were the first known cases of H5N1 in the country. This study assessed the timeliness of the response to this One Health event using the “7-1-7” benchmarks, which propose the following metrics: detection within seven days, notification within one day, and completion of early response within seven days. Open-ended interviews were conducted in September 2023 with …
Dietary, socioeconomic, and maize handling practices associated with aflatoxin and fumonisin exposure among women tortilla makers in 5 departments in Guatemala
Previous research has demonstrated human exposure to mycotoxins among Guatemalans, with high levels of mycotoxins being found in blood and urine samples as well as in maize for human consumption. Mishandling of crops such as maize during pre- and post-harvest has been associated with mycotoxin contamination. The overarching goal of this study was to identify risk factors for aflatoxin and fumonisin exposure in Guatemala. A cross-sectional survey …
Prevalence and determinants of evidence of silicosis and impaired lung function among small scale tanzanite miners and the peri-mining community in northern Tanzania
Limited data among miners in Tanzania suggests prevalence of silicosis, obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease to be around 1.6%, 1.9% and 8.8% respectively. Our study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with silicosis and impaired lung function among tanzanite mining community in northern Tanzania. We conducted a cross-sectional study, involving 330 miners and 330 peri-mining community members in Mererani mine…
Mobility changes following Covid-19 stay-at-home policies varied by socioeconomic measures
In Canada, lower income households and essential workers were disproportionately at risk of SARS-CoV-2. Early in the pandemic, stay-at-home restriction policies were used to limit virus transmission. There remains an evidence gap in how changes in mobility, in response to the policies, varied across socioeconomic measures in Canada. The study objective was to describe the variability in mobility change to two restrictions, by neighborhood-level i…
The increasing trend in the consumption of ultra-processed food products is associated with a diet related to chronic diseases in Colombia—Evidence from national nutrition surveys 2005 and 2015
Introduction Ultra-processed food products (UPF) have been related to chronic diseases (CD). Public health politics has been establishing strategies to decrease the consumption of these products in the country. Objectives i) To assess the trend of the consumption of UPF between 2005 and 2015. (ii) its association with sociodemographic factors and the overall dietary content of nutrients related to CD in 2015. (iii) to estimate the Population Attr…
Prevalence of dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes among tribal and rural population in a south Indian forested region
While NCDs are in rise globally, tribal and rural populations residing near to reserve forests with limited exposure to modern lifestyles may bear a unique burden. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia among these communities. We conducted a cross-sectional study between 2018 and 2020 in the forest-dwelling population of Chamarajanagar, India. Using multistage stratified sampling based…
Cluster randomized trial of influenza vaccination in patients with acute heart failure in China
Uncertainties about the efficacy of influenza vaccination for populations with heart failure (HF) in preventing cardiovascular outcomes, as well as lack of effective vaccination strategies, may contribute to low vaccine coverage rate (VCR) in China and globally. We assessed the feasibility of a strategy to promote influenza vaccines in patients hospitalized with acute HF in China and to inform the design of a hybrid effectiveness-implementation c…
Regional prevalence of hypertension among people diagnosed with diabetes in Africa, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hypertension and diabetes comorbidity can increase healthcare expenditure and the risk of coronary heart disease. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes in African countries. We searched EMBASE, PubMed and HINARI databases from inception to March 2023. Cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes and published in Englis…
Understanding the links between human health, ecosystem health, and food systems in Small Island Developing States using stakeholder-informed causal loop diagrams
Globalized food systems are a major driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in society. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are particularly sensitive to the negative effects of rapid environmental change, with many also exhibiting a heavy reliance on food imports and high burdens of nutrition-related disease, resulting in calls to (re)localize their food sy…
Betel quid use is associated with anemia among both men and women in Matlab, Bangladesh
Anemia accounts for 8.8% of total disability burden worldwide. Betel quid use among pregnant women has been found to increase anemia risk. Betel quid is prepared by wrapping the betel (or areca) nut, with spices and other additions, in betel or tobacco leaf and it is chewed or placed in the mouth. We explored the association between betel quid use and anemia among men and non-pregnant women. We collected data from a random sample of women and the…
Healthy eating and physical activity
Background and objectives Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are taking a toll on Africa’s youth at younger ages than in other regions. These are attributed to risk factors that usually advance in adolescence, such as unhealthy diets and reduced physical activity. Young adults in South Africa, particularly women, tend to be sedentary, consume energy-dense diets low in micronutrients, and are more likely to develop NCDs much earlier in life than tho…
Exploring ways to respond to rising obesity and diabetes in the Caribbean using a system dynamics model
Diabetes and obesity present a high and increasing burden of disease in the Caribbean that have failed to respond to prevention policies and interventions. These conditions are the result of a complex system of drivers and determinants that can make it difficult to predict the impact of interventions. In partnership with stakeholders, we developed a system dynamics simulation model to map the system driving diabetes and obesity prevalence in the …
Global and regional diabetes prevalence estimates for 2019 and projections for 2030 and 2045
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the social determinants of diabetes and related risk factors in the Caribbean
IDF Diabetes Atlas
Global estimates of diabetes prevalence for 2013 and projections for 2035
Diabetes, HIV and other health determinants associated with absenteeism among formal sector workers in Namibia
Both NCD risk factors and infectious diseases are associated with increased rates of short-term absenteeism of formal sector employees in Namibia. Programs to manage these conditions could help employers avoid costs associated with absenteeism. These programs could include basic health care insurance including regular wellness screenings
IDF Diabetes Atlas
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IDF Diabetes Atlas
Diabetes, HIV and other health determinants associated with absenteeism among formal sector workers in Namibia
Both NCD risk factors and infectious diseases are associated with increased rates of short-term absenteeism of formal sector employees in Namibia. Programs to manage these conditions could help employers avoid costs associated with absenteeism. These programs could include basic health care insurance including regular wellness screenings
Global estimates of diabetes prevalence for 2013 and projections for 2035
IDF Diabetes Atlas
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the social determinants of diabetes and related risk factors in the Caribbean
Global and regional diabetes prevalence estimates for 2019 and projections for 2030 and 2045
Exploring ways to respond to rising obesity and diabetes in the Caribbean using a system dynamics model
Diabetes and obesity present a high and increasing burden of disease in the Caribbean that have failed to respond to prevention policies and interventions. These conditions are the result of a complex system of drivers and determinants that can make it difficult to predict the impact of interventions. In partnership with stakeholders, we developed a system dynamics simulation model to map the system driving diabetes and obesity prevalence in the …
Cluster randomized trial of influenza vaccination in patients with acute heart failure in China
Uncertainties about the efficacy of influenza vaccination for populations with heart failure (HF) in preventing cardiovascular outcomes, as well as lack of effective vaccination strategies, may contribute to low vaccine coverage rate (VCR) in China and globally. We assessed the feasibility of a strategy to promote influenza vaccines in patients hospitalized with acute HF in China and to inform the design of a hybrid effectiveness-implementation c…
Regional prevalence of hypertension among people diagnosed with diabetes in Africa, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hypertension and diabetes comorbidity can increase healthcare expenditure and the risk of coronary heart disease. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes in African countries. We searched EMBASE, PubMed and HINARI databases from inception to March 2023. Cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes and published in Englis…
Understanding the links between human health, ecosystem health, and food systems in Small Island Developing States using stakeholder-informed causal loop diagrams
Globalized food systems are a major driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in society. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are particularly sensitive to the negative effects of rapid environmental change, with many also exhibiting a heavy reliance on food imports and high burdens of nutrition-related disease, resulting in calls to (re)localize their food sy…
Betel quid use is associated with anemia among both men and women in Matlab, Bangladesh
Anemia accounts for 8.8% of total disability burden worldwide. Betel quid use among pregnant women has been found to increase anemia risk. Betel quid is prepared by wrapping the betel (or areca) nut, with spices and other additions, in betel or tobacco leaf and it is chewed or placed in the mouth. We explored the association between betel quid use and anemia among men and non-pregnant women. We collected data from a random sample of women and the…
Healthy eating and physical activity
Background and objectives Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are taking a toll on Africa’s youth at younger ages than in other regions. These are attributed to risk factors that usually advance in adolescence, such as unhealthy diets and reduced physical activity. Young adults in South Africa, particularly women, tend to be sedentary, consume energy-dense diets low in micronutrients, and are more likely to develop NCDs much earlier in life than tho…
Dietary, socioeconomic, and maize handling practices associated with aflatoxin and fumonisin exposure among women tortilla makers in 5 departments in Guatemala
Previous research has demonstrated human exposure to mycotoxins among Guatemalans, with high levels of mycotoxins being found in blood and urine samples as well as in maize for human consumption. Mishandling of crops such as maize during pre- and post-harvest has been associated with mycotoxin contamination. The overarching goal of this study was to identify risk factors for aflatoxin and fumonisin exposure in Guatemala. A cross-sectional survey …
Prevalence and determinants of evidence of silicosis and impaired lung function among small scale tanzanite miners and the peri-mining community in northern Tanzania
Limited data among miners in Tanzania suggests prevalence of silicosis, obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease to be around 1.6%, 1.9% and 8.8% respectively. Our study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with silicosis and impaired lung function among tanzanite mining community in northern Tanzania. We conducted a cross-sectional study, involving 330 miners and 330 peri-mining community members in Mererani mine…
Mobility changes following Covid-19 stay-at-home policies varied by socioeconomic measures
In Canada, lower income households and essential workers were disproportionately at risk of SARS-CoV-2. Early in the pandemic, stay-at-home restriction policies were used to limit virus transmission. There remains an evidence gap in how changes in mobility, in response to the policies, varied across socioeconomic measures in Canada. The study objective was to describe the variability in mobility change to two restrictions, by neighborhood-level i…
The increasing trend in the consumption of ultra-processed food products is associated with a diet related to chronic diseases in Colombia—Evidence from national nutrition surveys 2005 and 2015
Introduction Ultra-processed food products (UPF) have been related to chronic diseases (CD). Public health politics has been establishing strategies to decrease the consumption of these products in the country. Objectives i) To assess the trend of the consumption of UPF between 2005 and 2015. (ii) its association with sociodemographic factors and the overall dietary content of nutrients related to CD in 2015. (iii) to estimate the Population Attr…
Prevalence of dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes among tribal and rural population in a south Indian forested region
While NCDs are in rise globally, tribal and rural populations residing near to reserve forests with limited exposure to modern lifestyles may bear a unique burden. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia among these communities. We conducted a cross-sectional study between 2018 and 2020 in the forest-dwelling population of Chamarajanagar, India. Using multistage stratified sampling based…
Bottleneck and enabler evaluation of avian influenza health event — Guatemala, January-February 2023
In February 2023, H5N1 was identified in 11 wild pelicans in Izabal, Guatemala. These were the first known cases of H5N1 in the country. This study assessed the timeliness of the response to this One Health event using the “7-1-7” benchmarks, which propose the following metrics: detection within seven days, notification within one day, and completion of early response within seven days. Open-ended interviews were conducted in September 2023 with …
A systems approach to understanding mechanisms underlying immunisation barriers
INTRODUCTION: The underlying causes of supply-side and demand-side challenges in immunisation are poorly understood, leading to symptomatic solutions. This study engaged stakeholders to develop model-based tools for understanding underlying mechanisms, addressing barriers and supporting the design of interventions and policies for immunisation services in Tanzania. METHODS: Between March 2023 and April 2024, we conducted a qualitative study invol…
Medicine (15 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Population (10 works) · Demography (6 works) · Diabetes mellitus (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins (5 works) · Logistic regression (5 works) · Biology (4 works)