Prevalence of noncommunicable disease risk factors among the Kani tribe in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
Background & objective: Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) risk factors are on the rise and often linked to the adoption of modern lifestyles. This study explores NCD risk factors in a rapidly modernising indigenous population in Kerala, the Kani tribe. Methods: A representative sample of 298 adults...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-09-01
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Series: | Indian Heart Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483217303061 |