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Cardiovascular Risk Factors in an Eastern Caribbean Island: Prevalence of Non-communicable Chronic Diseases and Associated Lifestyle Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in the British Virgin Islands

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 4 (2012) - Special Issue on Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago 50 years Independence

Pages:

429–36

Synopsis:

Environmental and behavioural changes such as lifestyle related habits represent modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. National strategies should be implemented to control cardiovascular diseases, educate the population and promote healthy lifestyle habits in the British Virgin Islands.

ABSTRACT

PDF Attachment:

dr_j_james_wimj.qxd_.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

diabetes mellitus

impaired fasting glucose

British Virgin Islands

cardiovascular risk

Eastern Caribbean

pre-hypertension

Journal Authors:

G Gordon-Strachan

e-Published: 21 Aug, 2013

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