Cardiovascular risk factor mapping and distribution among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: small area analysis

Cardiovascular risk factor mapping and distribution among adults in Mukono and Buikwe districts in Uganda: small area analysis

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is experiencing an increasing burden of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). Modifiable risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, central obesity, sedentary behaviours, smoking, poor diet (characterised by inadequate vegetable and fruit consumpti...

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Main Authors: Geofrey Musinguzi, Rawlance Ndejjo, Isaac Ssinabulya, Hilde Bastiaens, Harm van Marwijk, Rhoda K. Wanyenze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiovascular risk factors
Hypertension
Prevalence
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01573-3

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