Sex differences in the association between diabetes and hypertension and the risk of stroke: cohort of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
Highlights The associations between diastolic blood pressure and stroke events were stronger in men than women. The fasting blood plasma level was associated with higher risk of stroke events in men than women. Hypertension and diabetes were associated with higher risk of stroke events in men than w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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Series: | Biology of Sex Differences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-022-00421-7 |