Risk assessment in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in low-resource settings
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence is increasing in low- and middle-income countries. Total risk assessment is key to prevention. Methods: Studies and guidelines published between 1990 and 2013 were sought using Medline database, PubMed, and World Health Organization report sheets...
Main Authors: | Sandra N. Ofori, Osaretin J. Odia |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-05-01
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Series: | Indian Heart Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483215002370 |
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