Rarity of Heart Failure in a Traditional African Population; A Rural Community Based Study
Background: Heart failure (HF) is common globally and increases with age. Among Caucasians it affects mainly the elderly, but the middle-aged in Africa. Statistics are usually hospital based, missing those in the population unable to present in hospital for various reasons. Population statistics of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Barcaray International
2016-01-01
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Series: | International Cardiovascular Forum Journal |
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Online Access: | http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/275/Okeahialam%20275%20pp38-40 |