Factors affecting the fruit and vegetable intake in Nepal and its association with history of self-reported major cardiovascular events

Factors affecting the fruit and vegetable intake in Nepal and its association with history of self-reported major cardiovascular events

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends consumption of a minimum of 400 g of fruits and vegetables per day for prevention of cardiovascular disease. Low fruit and vegetable intake is associated with an increased risk of stroke by 11% and ischemic heart disease by 31%. The presen...

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Main Authors: Sajama Nepali, Anupa Rijal, Michael Hecht Olsen, Craig S. McLachlan, Per Kallestrup, Dinesh Neupane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Association
Fruit and vegetable
Nepal
Myocardial infarction
Self-reported
Stroke
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01710-y

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