Hypertension and obesity as cardiovascular risk factors among HIV seropositive patients in Western Kenya.

Hypertension and obesity as cardiovascular risk factors among HIV seropositive patients in Western Kenya.

There is increased risk of cardiovascular disease among HIV seropositive individuals. The prevalence of HIV is highest in sub-Saharan Africa; however, HIV-related cardiovascular risk research is largely derived from developed country settings. Herein, we describe the prevalence of hypertension and o...

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Main Authors: Gerald S Bloomfield, Joseph W Hogan, Alfred Keter, Edwin Sang, E Jane Carter, Eric J Velazquez, Sylvester Kimaiyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3136516?pdf=render

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