An overview of cardiovascular risk factor burden in sub-Saharan African countries: a socio-cultural perspective

An overview of cardiovascular risk factor burden in sub-Saharan African countries: a socio-cultural perspective

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are currently experiencing one of the most rapid epidemiological transitions characterized by increasing urbanization and changing lifestyle factors. This has resulted in an increase in the inciden...

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Main Authors: Degboe Arnold N, Taylor Kelly D, Iwelunmor Juliet, Okoror Titilayo A, BeLue Rhonda, Agyemang Charles, Ogedegbe Gbenga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Online Access:http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/content/5/1/10

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