The Prevalence and Range of Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Iranian Diabetic Adults

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in most countries. Diabetic patients have a greater risk for CVDs. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and range of major CVD risk factors among diabetic patients receiving preventive and curative treatment at a diabetes clinic of Shariati Hospital based on gender and age. Four hundred eighteen diabetic participants aged 30–74 years old entered this cross-sectional...