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Contribution of modifiable risk factors for hypertension and type-2 diabetes in Peruvian resource-limited settings.

Antonio Bernabe-OrtizRodrigo M Carrillo-LarcoRobert H GilmanWilliam CheckleyLiam SmeethJuan Jaime Mirandanull null
Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2015)
There is an evident heterogeneity in the prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension and diabetes within Peru. Prehypertension and prediabetes are highly prevalent across settings. Our results emphasise the need of understanding the epidemiology of cardiometabolic conditions to appropriately implement interventions to tackle the burden of non-communicable diseases.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • blood pressure
  • risk factors
  • glycemic control
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
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  • insulin resistance
  • arterial hypertension