Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and the metabolic syndrome in middle-aged men and women in Gothenburg, Sweden

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Random samples of 50-year-old men living in Gothenburg have been examined every 10<sup>th </sup>year since 1963 with a focus on cardiovascular risk factors. The aims of the study were to acquire up-to-date information abo...

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Main Authors: Johansson Saga, Hansson Per-Olof, Eriksson Henry, Caidahl Kenneth, Adlerberth Annika, Welin Lennart, Rosengren Annika, Svärdsudd Kurt, Welin Catharina, Wilhelmsen Lars
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/403