Chewing areca nut increases the risk of coronary artery disease in taiwanese men: a case-control study

Chewing areca nut increases the risk of coronary artery disease in taiwanese men: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Areca nut chewing has been reported to be associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and cardiovascular mortality in previous studies. The aim of this study was to examine whether chewing areca nut increases the risk...

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Main Authors: Tsai Wei-Chung, Wu Ming-Tsang, Wang Guei-Jane, Lee Kun-Tai, Lee Chien-Hung, Lu Ye-Hsu, Yen Hsueh-Wei, Chu Chih-Sheng, Chen Yi-Ting, Lin Tsung-Hsien, Su Ho-Ming, Hsu Po-Chao, Cheng Kai-Hung, Duh Tsai-Hui, Ko Ying-Chin, Sheu Sheng-Hsiung, Lai Wen-Ter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Areca nut
Coronary artery disease
Atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/162

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