Cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risk factors in Liberian nurses

Cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risk factors in Liberian nurses

Background: Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders are fast growing global health burdens especially in low and middle income countries. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors of these diseases among male and female nurses in Liberia. Methods: The random sample of this cross-sect...

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Main Authors:	Noble Donkor, Kathleen Farrell, Allena Constable, Sylvia Modeste, Lydia Andrews, Korotu Kollie, Micah Woods
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:	International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Subjects:	Body mass index Fasting blood glucose Hypertension Waist circumference
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221413911500027X

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