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Machine learning-based prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in Africa using WHO Stepwise Surveys: 2014-2019

2026-02-26 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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IntroductionCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with rising burdens in Africa due to ageing populations, lifestyle changes, and poor risk factor control. Conventional risk scores developed in high-income settings often perform poorly in African populations. Machine-learning (ML) approaches offer potential to improve prediction by capturing complex, non-linear interactions among demographic, behavioural, and biological factors. This study applies ML models to W...

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