Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated risk factors among older adults in six low-and middle-income countries: results from SAGE Wave 1

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated risk factors among older adults in six low-and middle-income countries: results from SAGE Wave 1

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of two conditions, angina and stroke, and relevant risk factors among older adults in six low- and middle- income countries(LMICs). Methods The data was fro...

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Main Authors: Ye Ruan, Yanfei Guo, Yang Zheng, Zhezhou Huang, Shuangyuan Sun, Paul Kowal, Yan Shi, Fan Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Cardiovascular diseases
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Low and middle income countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5653-9

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