Non-Biological Factors Contribute to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome in Mexican-Americans Living in Metropolitan Phoenix
abstract: Among the general US population, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of mortality for Mexican-Americans. CVD is less prevalent among Mexican-Americans than non-Hispanic Whites or African Americans. However, there is limited research regarding the factors associated with increas...
Other Authors: | Farr, Kristin (Author) |
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Format: | Dissertation |
Language: | English |
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2011
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.9425 |
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