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Cardiometabolic risk factors in social housing residents: A multi-site cross-sectional survey in older adults from Ontario, Canada.

Gina AgarwalJanice LeeHoma KeshavarzRicardo AngelesMelissa PirrieFrancine Marzanek
Published in: PloS one (2024)
Older adults residing in social housing in Ontario have higher proportion of cardiovascular disease and modifiable risk factors compared to the general population. This vulnerable population should be considered at high risk of cardiometabolic disease. Primary care interventions appropriate for this population should be implemented to reduce individual and societal burdens of cardiometabolic disease.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • cardiovascular disease
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • coronary artery disease
  • cardiovascular risk factors