| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9153163 | American Heart Journal | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
One in 4 middle-aged adults in Pakistan has prevalent CAD. Risks are uniformly high in the young and in women. Concerted efforts are needed to prevent the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in South Asia, focusing on hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and dyslipidemia.
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Authors
Tazeen H. MD, MPH, Fahim H. MD, Saleem MD, Nish MD, MRCP,