Low serum vitamin C correlates with an increased risk of peripheral arterial disease in current smokers: Results from NHANES 2003–2004

Background: Cigarette smoking is one of the most critical risk factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and inversely correlated Vitamin C. Here we determine whether serum vitamin C correlates with the risk of PAD, especially among current smokers. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of 2383 in...

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Main Authors: Guangzhi Cong, Ru Yan, Ulka Sachdev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Cardiology. Hypertension
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590086220300148