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Systemic Readiness for Metabolic Syndrome Care in Botswana’s Prison Health System: A National Cross-Sectional Evaluation Using WHO Health System Building Blocks

2026-03-06

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background: Metabolic syndrome is a growing global health challenge, affecting one in four adults worldwide, with prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa estimated at 20–30%. In Botswana, urban prevalence is 27%, reflecting a high burden of NCDs. Prisoners are particularly vulnerable due to overcrowding, poor nutrition, sedentary confinement, and limited access to health services. <h4>Objecti...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-8823923/v1
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