Prevalence and determinants of cardiovascular disease risk factors using the WHO STEPS approach in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Prevalence and determinants of cardiovascular disease risk factors using the WHO STEPS approach in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are considered the number one cause of death worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, Bolivia included. Lack of reliable estimates of risk factor distribution can lead to delay in implementation of evidence-based interventions. How...

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Main Authors: Yercin Mamani-Ortiz, Miguel San Sebastián, Ada X. Armaza, Jenny M. Luizaga, Daniel E. Illanes, Marcia Ferrel, Paola A. Mosquera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
WHO STEPS approach
Cardiovascular risk factors
Obesity
Hypertension
Tobacco
Alcohol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7064-y

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