| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2965395 | Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The cardiovascular diseases and its risk factors are increasing with a rapid pace in Asian Indian population. Though the prevalence of CVD risk factors is found higher in urban population, yet it is increasing at an alarming rate in rural population also, which is a serious threatening to the nation. Since majority of the Indians live in rural area, CVD may lead to epidemic proportions. We need health promotion programs and reorientation of primary health care to improve CVD detection in earlier stage and its management.
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Authors
Tanmay Nag, Arnab Ghosh,