The prevalence and clinical correlates of atrial fibrillation in those aged 70 and over in the Hai district of northern Tanzania

Background The elderly population in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is increasing rapidly, with a consequent rise in noncommunicable disease (NCD). The prevalence of stroke disease is already known to be higher in SSA than in highincome countries (HICs). There are currently no communitybased data on the p...

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Main Author: Dewhurst, Matthew James
Published: University of Newcastle upon Tyne 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.618201