Development of the Jackson Heart Study Coordinating Center

The public health burden caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to adversely affect individuals in terms of cost, life expectancy, medical, pharmaceutical and hospital care. This burden has been excessive in the case of African Americans. The objective of this paper is to chronicle the pro...

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Main Authors: Gregory Wilson, Pramod Anugu, Lavon Young, Clifton C. Addison, Brenda W. Campbell-Jenkins, Daniel Sarpong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
CVD
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/5/1597/