Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and established risk factors among populations of sub-Saharan African descent in Europe: a literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most European countries are ethnically and culturally diverse. Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death. The major risk factors for CVD have been well established. This picture holds true for all regions o...

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Main Authors: de Graft Aikins Ama, Bhopal Raj, Addo Juliet, Agyemang Charles, Stronks Karien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Online Access:http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/content/5/1/7