Estimating the burden of cardiovascular risk in community dwellers over 40 years old in South Africa, Kenya, Burkina Faso and Ghana

Estimating the burden of cardiovascular risk in community dwellers over 40 years old in South Africa, Kenya, Burkina Faso and Ghana

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. The impact of these risk factors on future CVD outcomes and burden is poorly understood. We examined the magnitude of modifiable risk factors, estimated future CVD risk and compared results between three com...

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Main Authors: Lisa K Micklesfield, Ryan G Wagner, Shukri F Mohamed, Nigel J Crowther, Palwende Romauld Boua, Engelbert A Nonterah, Felistas Mashinya, Michèle Ramsay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/1/e003499.full

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