Cardiovascular risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda

Cardiovascular risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) and its risk factors are independently associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). We determined the prevalence and associations of CVD risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) in Uganda. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we enrol...

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Main Authors: Joseph Baruch Baluku, Martin Nabwana, Joanitah Nalunjogi, Winters Muttamba, Ivan Mubangizi, Lydia Nakiyingi, Willy Ssengooba, Ronald Olum, Felix Bongomin, Irene Andia-Biraro, William Worodria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Smoking
Diabetes
Hypertension
Lipids
TB
Cardiovascular
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02889-y

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