Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Latin America and its association with sub-clinical carotid atherosclerosis: the CARMELA cross sectional study

Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Latin America and its association with sub-clinical carotid atherosclerosis: the CARMELA cross sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metabolic syndrome increases cardiovascular risk. Limited information on its prevalence in Latin America is available. The Cardiovascular Risk Factor Multiple Evaluation in Latin America (CARMELA) study included assessment of metabol...

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Main Authors: Torres Marta, Vinueza Raul, Boissonnet Carlos P, Silva Honorio, Champagne Beatriz, Schargrodsky Herman, Escobedo Jorge, Hernandez Rafael, Wilson Elinor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/52

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