The Haiti cardiovascular disease cohort: study protocol for a population-based longitudinal cohort

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality among Haitians, having surpassed HIV in the last decade. Understanding the natural history of CVD in Haitians, including the age of onset, prevalence, incidence, and role of major risk factors and social determinants,...

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Main Authors: Jean Lookens, Olga Tymejczyk, Vanessa Rouzier, Caleigh Smith, Fabyola Preval, Inddy Joseph, Raynold Jean Baptiste, Joscar Victor, Patrice Severe, Sandra Apollon, Emelyne Dumont, Guyrlaine Forestal, Stephano St. Preux, Vanessa Rivera, Grace Seo, Benedict Charles, Wilson Ariste, Justin Kingery, Jessy Devieux, Serena Koenig, Denis Nash, Daniel Fitzgerald, Monika Safford, Marie Marcelle Deschamps, Jean Pape, Margaret McNairy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09734-x