Original paper

Female sex and cardiovascular disease risk in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional, population-based study

Volume: 19, Issue: 1
Published: Apr 25, 2019
Abstract
Sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden are widely acknowledged, with male sex considered a risk factor in high-income settings. However, these relationships have not been examined in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We aimed to apply the American Heart Association (AHA) ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) tool modified by the addition of C-reactive protein (CRP) to examine potential sex-based differences in the prevalence of CVD...
Paper Details
Title
Female sex and cardiovascular disease risk in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional, population-based study
Published Date
Apr 25, 2019
Volume
19
Issue
1
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