Estimation of the 10-Year Risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Disease in the Portuguese Population: Results from the First Portuguese Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015)

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Portugal and globally. Cardiovascular risk algorithms, namely the SCORE (Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation), are recommended in the context of cardiovascular disease prevention. Our aim is to estimate and chara...

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Main Authors: Vânia Gaio, Ana Paula Rodrigues, Irina Kislaya, Marta Barreto, Sónia Namorado, Carlos Matias Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2020-11-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13009