Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Middle-Aged and Elderly Population of a Nigerian Rural Community

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Middle-Aged and Elderly Population of a Nigerian Rural Community

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) causes of worldwide preventable morbidity and mortality. CVDs are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries, and rates are expected to rise over the next few decades. The prevalence of CVD risk factors is dramatically increasing in low-and mid...

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Main Authors: E. C. Ejim, C. I. Okafor, A. Emehel, A. U. Mbah, U. Onyia, T. Egwuonwu, J. Akabueze, B. J. Onwubere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/308687
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