Cardiovascular disease risk profile in Nigerian school children

>Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death among adults worldwide. It is acknowledged that its risk factors have their roots in childhood. The present study evaluated CVD risk factors in primary school children in a Nigerian peri-urban setting.Methodology: This cross-sect...

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Main Authors: Christopher Sabo Yilgwan, Hyacinth Iduh Hyacinth, Olukemi Omowumi Ige, Ibrahim Ishaya Abok, Gavou Yilgwan, Collins John, Christian O Isichei, Selina N Okolo, Fidelia Bode-Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2017;volume=20;issue=4;spage=143;epage=148;aulast=Yilgwan