Health conditions and lifestyle risk factors of adults living in Puerto Rico: a cross-sectional study.
Catherine M ChampagneMartha TamezCarlos F Ríos-BedoyaRui S XiaoKatherine L TuckerJosé F Rodríguez-OrengoPublished in: BMC public health (2018)
Adults living in Puerto Rico have multiple lifestyles risk factors and high prevalence of chronic diseases, namely cardiometabolic and psychological conditions. Comprehensive epidemiological studies are needed to identify contributors to chronic disease, including lifestyle behaviors. Concerted multi-level public health and clinical programs should be prioritized to help this population improve their health.