Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the embera-chami indigenous population of Cristianía (Jardín) Antioquia, Colombia

Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the embera-chami indigenous population of Cristianía (Jardín) Antioquia, Colombia

Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors was studied in 488 individuals over the age of 14 years in the Karmata Rua indigenous population of Cristianía, Colombia. The following rates were found: arterial hypertension 18.1%, family history of diabetes mellitus 3.3%, serum glucose over 126 mg/dL 0.7%...

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Main Authors: Cataño Bedoya, John Ubéimar, Duque Botero, Julieta, Naranjo González, Carlos Andrés, Rúa Molina, Diana Carolina, Rosique Gracia, Javier, García Pineda, Andrés Felipe, Gómez Isaza, Luis Felipe, Cardona-Arias, Jaiberth Antonio, Caro, María Antonieta, Bedoya Berrío, Gabriel, Pizano Ramírez, Norman Diego
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2015-01-01
Series:Iatreia
Subjects:
Cardiovacular Disease
Indigenous Population
Smoking Habit
Online Access:http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/iatreia/article/view/18535

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