The CoLaus study: a population-based study to investigate the epidemiology and genetic determinants of cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome

The CoLaus study: a population-based study to investigate the epidemiology and genetic determinants of cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiovascular diseases and their associated risk factors remain the main cause of mortality in western societies. In order to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) in the Caucasian population of Lausanne, Swit...

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Main Authors: Stirnadel Heide A, Danoff Theodore M, Yuan Xin, Song Kijoung S, Preisig Martin, Paccaud Fred, Hayoz Daniel, Pécoud Alain, Bochud Murielle, Vidal Pedro, Mayor Vladimir, Firmann Mathieu, Waterworth Dawn, Mooser Vincent, Waeber Gérard, Vollenweider Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/8/6

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