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Magnitude of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Rural and Urban Areas in Benin: Findings from a Nationwide Steps Survey
Data on variations in the frequency of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in sub-Saharan populations are limited, particularly with regard to Benin. OBJECTIVE: To describe and compare the prevalences of CVRF in urban and rural populations of Benin. METHODS: Subjects were drawn from participants in t...
Autores principales: | Houehanou, Yessito Corine Nadège, Lacroix, Philippe, Mizehoun, Gbedecon Carmelle, Preux, Pierre-Marie, Marin, Benoit, Houinato, Dismand Stephan |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4422555/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25945498 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0126441 |
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